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Feminist translation seeks to reinforce traditional hierarchies and biases regarding gender.
Feminist translation seeks to reinforce traditional hierarchies and biases regarding gender.
False (B)
Feminist ideas can reshape cultural norms and values affecting gender roles.
Feminist ideas can reshape cultural norms and values affecting gender roles.
True (A)
The three main traditions of feminism are liberal, radical, and socialist or Marxist feminism.
The three main traditions of feminism are liberal, radical, and socialist or Marxist feminism.
True (A)
Feminist translation is only concerned with women's voices in literary works.
Feminist translation is only concerned with women's voices in literary works.
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Feminist movements have no impact on the treatment of women in politics and media.
Feminist movements have no impact on the treatment of women in politics and media.
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The primary goal of feminist translation is to promote gender equality.
The primary goal of feminist translation is to promote gender equality.
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Feminist translators manipulate text to favor viewpoints unrelated to feminism.
Feminist translators manipulate text to favor viewpoints unrelated to feminism.
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Cultural texts translated through a feminist lens question old beliefs and foster new narratives.
Cultural texts translated through a feminist lens question old beliefs and foster new narratives.
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Flashcards
Feminist Translation
Feminist Translation
A political act that reimagines gender, power, and identity through language, challenging traditional gender biases and power structures, and amplifying women's voices.
Feminist Translation Method
Feminist Translation Method
A way of translating that focuses on critiquing 'patriarchal language' used by feminist writers.
Feminism & Culture
Feminism & Culture
Feminist ideas challenge and change cultural norms, particularly those relating to gender roles and women's rights, shaping society's perceptions of women.
Liberal Feminism
Liberal Feminism
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Radical Feminism
Radical Feminism
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Socialist/Marxist Feminism
Socialist/Marxist Feminism
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Feminist translation of cultural texts
Feminist translation of cultural texts
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Feminist viewpoint in translation
Feminist viewpoint in translation
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Study Notes
Feminist Perspectives on Translation
- Feminist translation is a political act aiming to reimagine gender, power, and identity through language.
- It challenges traditional power structures and biases, particularly those marginalizing women's voices or reinforcing patriarchal viewpoints.
- This perspective involves manipulating texts to prioritize feminist viewpoints, even if those viewpoints are not directly connected to feminist theory.
Definition
- Feminist translation is a method focused on critiquing patriarchal language, as outlined by feminist writers in 1991.
Relationship Between Feminism and Culture
- Feminism is connected to culture by challenging and reshaping cultural norms and values, specifically around gender roles and women's rights.
- Feminist movements aim to change how women are treated in areas such as work, family, politics, and media.
- In cultures with traditional gender roles restricting women, feminist ideas challenge those norms.
- Feminist translations of cultural texts like literature, films, and laws promote gender equality by questioning old beliefs and fostering more inclusive narratives.
Three Types of Feminism
- Feminism is often categorized into three main traditions, sometimes called the "Big Three" schools of feminist thought:
- Liberal/mainstream feminism
- Radical feminism
- Socialist/Marxist feminism
Conclusion
- Feminist translation challenges traditional gender norms, amplifies marginalized voices, and promotes gender equality.
- By reinterpreting cultural texts, it reshapes societal views on power and identity, supporting broader feminist movements for women's rights and freedoms.
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Explore the intricate relationship between feminist theories and translation practices. This quiz examines how feminist translation acts as a political tool aiming to reshape language and challenge patriarchal norms, providing insight into the significance of gender in cultural narratives.
