Gender Equality in playing cards
Gender equality is based on the principle that all people should be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness, regardless of their gender identity or expression. Many traditional playing cards depict a hierarchy of male figures in the court cards, and reinforce old stereotypes. Accordingly, decks that feature gender-neutral designs, reversed male/female roles, non-binary court cards or gender-neutral suits are emerging.
And Marriage For All
“And Marriage For All” playing cards promoting equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Card Tricks
Stereotypical representations of gay men and men they most admire, in a 1981 pack from San Francisco.
Frauejass
‘Frauejass / le Jass au féminin’ designed by Susan Csomor, Switzerland, c. 1998.
Les Cartes pour l'Égalité
Playing cards for gender equality, created on the 500th anniversary of classic French cards
MISSCŒUR
Elongated cards from France with a fourth court card, a Miss.
Ms. playing cards
‘Ms. playing cards’ promoting votes for women, USA, 1975.
Old Bachelor™
The 90’s version of Old Maid with illustrations by Susan Wise.
Queen High Equality Deck
A women’s liberation deck described as “A New Deck For A New Deal”.
Unisex playing cards
Unisex playing cards produced by the Unisex Playing Card Company, Ontario, c.1982.