In 1860, eleven southern states attempted to succeed from the union under the Confederate flag, which has now become a symbol of hate. Most southern states during the 1860s believed in racial discrimination and segregation causing a great divide in the country. Although they claim the flag as a symbol of southern heritage, white supremacists still proudly display the Confederate flag today. However, another flag being displayed proudly in today’s world is Daniel Quasar’s re-imagined pride flag. Quasar’s flag added to the old pride flag, designed by Gilbert Baker, colors to represent trans and people of color. His addition serves to represent inclusivity and equality and is even being used in the call to fight against systemic racism. The Confederate flag greatly conflicts with Daniel Quasar’s pride flag through connections to dominant ideologies, stylistic choices, and place in history.
Dominant ideologies:
The confederate flag’s connection to white supremacist and racist ideologies conflicts with the re-imagined pride flag’s call for equality.
* slavery’s connection and place in the civil war
* Gilbert Baker’s flag
Stylistic choices:
While Daniel Quasar used certain colors to represent and promote inclusivity, the Confederate flag uses of color to represent “true American” values in a time of seperation.
* trans flag designed by Monica Helms and its significance
* irony of confederate flag color meanings
Place in history:
The Confederate flag’s place in the Civil War now represents hate and racism, in comparison to Daniel Quasar’s flag, which represents equality and holds significance in the Black Lives Matter movement.
* white supremacy in history and today
* Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ+ community