識別絲帶
識別絲帶（Awareness ribbons）是把一條短絲帶彎曲成環狀。在美國、加拿大、澳洲、英國和世界其他地方用來區分某些事件或身分的飾物。
絲帶代表的意思取決於它的顔色。很多團體都使用絲帶來作爲識別的象徵，所以他們之間也有共用顔色的情況。也有同一身份用多個顔色標示的例子。
Awareness ribbons are frequently pinned to clothing or tied around objects such as car antennas. When a more pronounced statement is being made, larger ribbons may be tied around objects such as trees and poles. Representations of awareness ribbons may also take the form of stickers, bumper stickers or magnets and are frequently affixed to vehicles. The concept of an awareness ribbon as a vehicle adornment was made largely popular after the success of the yellow 'Support Our Troops' ribbon magnet produced by Magnet America in King, NC.
Ribbons have also been used as a symbol of mourning. For example, many wore black ribbons after the Virginia Tech massacre.
Criticism
The proliferation of 'Awareness Ribbons' has been criticized as a form of slacktivism, allowing people to 'show support' without making an effort in time or money. Comedian George Carlin has denounced this particular type of slacktivism in his act, and suggested wearing a brown ribbon as a scatological response.
See also
External links
- The New Yellow Ribbon Tradition, with two American Folklife Center articles, hosted by the Library of Congress website
- Awareness Ribbon Colors and Meanings by Trinity London
- Awareness Ribbon Color Meaning Chart by The Pin People
