what is the use of safety pins
No, it's not a fashion statement, there is deeper meaning. A movement has started in the U.S. of people wearing a safety pin in order to demonstrate they do not believe in the campaign rhetoric of Donald Trump, which has been called racist and xenophobic. The safety pin is a way of showing they are a safe space for those who are afraid, many of whom are minorities. Even celebrities, such as Patrick Stewart, are joining the movement, which reportedly began over the summer in England following Brexit, also as a way to show refugees and immigrants they had friends.
The small but powerful symbol is a way for many to essentially take a stand against racism, sexism and xenophobia. 1  Following Donald Trump's shock election triumph, some Americans have started wearing safety pins to show solidarity with groups including minorities, women and LGBT.