This section focuses more on the specific kinds of discrimination and oppression that these people may face. For example, it could explain outdated or disputed terms, disagreements about how this identity is defined, identity-phobic discourse around popular flags, or other conflicts. Optional section: If this topic has been the subject of any controversies, detail them in this section. Optional section: If the topic has similarities to another gender/orientation, use this section to highlight the differences between them. The colors of this flag are derived from the animals rather than the people thus, the varying shades of brown, white, and black are reminiscent of colors found in bear fur. The bear flag was created by psychology undergraduate student Craig Byrnes in 1995. Historyĭocument the community's most important history, including facts such as key events, breakthroughs in improving the community's wellbeing and rights, or historical figures known to belong to the community. Under-30s aspiring to become bears are sometimes called 'cubs'.