Tag: Endangered scripts
Of Course We Should Digitize Every Minority Script — Right?
It’s easy to assume that script digitization is always a means of liberation and access. But for some minority scripts, digitization would be unhelpful or even harmful to the people who use them. The author of this article calls for caution as the language services industry rushes to create digital fonts for every writing system on Earth.
The Revival of Nüshu: A Hidden Script for Women Reclaims Its Influence in China
Nüshu is a one-of-a-kind writing system from ancient China that was passed down through generations of women. Now, a cultural movement aims to revive this piece of local heritage for younger generations.
Writing Joyfully
While the traditional Ranjana script is recognized and respected in Nepal, most people can’t read or write it due to centuries of restriction and oppression. Now, thanks to local efforts at teaching calligraphy, it’s making a comeback.