Safety pins are used for us to adjust our items of clothing by fastening two pieces of fabric together. We might not use them daily, but everyone has used them before. It definitely is a lifesaver for many people, especially on prom nights. It is convenient, inexpensive, and accessible for everyone to use. I, personally, carry several safety pins wherever I go just in case to prepare for the emergencies, but did you know they are also used as the accessories, not just as a convenient tool to adjust? However, they are not just any accessories you put on to spice your outfits, but accessories that tell and show us more stories and meanings than its convenience and cool appearance. They have been set as a trend to express the resistance from Trump’s presidency, and now many celebrities and influencers have used this item to promote and join the solidarity.
A movement of people wearing a safety pin has started in the United States to demonstrate their beliefs against Donald Trump who they refer to racist and xenophobic. It shows and tells us that all people are safe, including minorities, or whoever fear from those words from Trump. The movement has started since President Trump’s election around the country to protect people from the harassment and violence against minorities. This movement has taken all the advantage of safety pins: convenience, simple, emergency, and for everyone.
“Following the “Brexit” vote, many people in the UK took up the safety pin to show their solidarity with refugees and immigrants- so that without a word, people may see your safety pin and know that you’re a friendly face, that they are “safe” with you.
I wear a safety pin to show that immigrants, refugees, and anyone else threatened by the hate & fear mongering of Trump and many of his supporters can know that I care and will do all I can to combat xenophobia, racism, sexism, and ableism.”
“Pin one on you to show marginalized groups that they are safe with you, that you will help if they are attacked.” – Jennifer Schuerle(Twitter: @Gaohmee). More people like her have joined this movement, and now, on Instagram, there are 103k posts about joining this solidarity to support.