Translation and Gender--Translation in the Feminist Era

Author: Guan Lade
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Publishing Time: 2004-04-01
Features: In the 30 years after the 20th century, gender studies have permeated all aspects of academic research and literary creation. The focus on gender has profoundly influenced the development of translation practice, translation theory, and translation criticism. Translation practice and criticism from a feminist perspective, as well as the emphasis on culture, have made translation an important field for exploring the interaction and mutual influence between gender and culture. This book places translation within the context of the women's movement and the critique of "patriarchal" language by this movement. It elaborates on a series of issues, including the translation practice of experimental works by women, the bold intervention of translators, the translation of important texts such as the Bible, the rediscovery of works "lost" in patriarchal societies through translation, and translation history research focused on female translators.