Visible means able to be seen, either with the eye or with special tools.
From Latin “visibilis,” meaning “that can be seen,” from “vidēre,” meaning “to see.” The idea has stayed close to sight and appearance throughout its history.
Visible doesn’t only mean “bright” or “obvious”; something can be barely visible at the edge of what you can detect. Physics talks about “visible light” as just a tiny slice of all the kinds of light that actually exist.
Who is considered "visible" in public spaces, media, and workplaces has long been shaped by gender norms, often sidelining women and gender minorities. Being "too visible" has also been used to police women's behavior and appearance.
Use "visible" neutrally, and when discussing social visibility, be mindful of how gender and other identities affect who is seen, heard, and recognized.
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Advocates and scholars have highlighted how making marginalized groups more visible—on their own terms—can challenge exclusion and reshape narratives.
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