Tag: Gender
Localizing Inclusive Language
Localizing inclusive language for the LGBTQ+ community is complicated, as it must account for such variations as grammatical gender, natural gender, and genderless languages as well as issues like political resistance and the risk of outing users. The authors shed light on these issues and the evolving state of inclusive localization.
Setting up Language Technology for Inclusive and Non-Binary Language
Language is becoming more inclusive. This shift naturally impacts the localization field, where our mission is ensuring that content resonates with diverse audiences. So, how can we afford not to include inclusivity in the localization process (pun not intended)?
“Mario” localization clarifies character’s gender after 20 years
In localized versions of the classic video game "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door," Nintendo is introducing new depth and insight to a key character.
Navigating Gender Expectations as a Cultural Chameleon
When Marjolein Groot Nibbelink was invited to a wedding in a remote Peruvian village, she faced a dilemma: Should she sit with the men at the table or with the women on benches in the corner?
I Am Woman
These inspiring stories of work and womanhood serve as a celebration of the remarkable ladies in the language field.
How to Localize a Game with Procedurally Generated Text
We recently worked on a few projects featuring procedurally generated text. And since it remains a mysterious process for many people, we created a handy guide. But what is procedural generation, what types exist, and how does one avoid the pitfalls hidden in text generation?
The Search for Non-Binary Pronouns in Chinese
As businesses strive to reach wider audiences, gender-inclusive language has become imperative. Businesses have learned that any association to bigotry, racism, or sexism, however...
Google Releases Dataset to Address Gender Bias
In an effort to address the gender bias in its neural machine translation (NMT) technologies, Google has recently released a new dataset that appears...
Addressing the Gender Bias in Machine Translation
Google Translate has once again sparked a bit of controversy with users noticing a sexist gender bias in its translations. After a group of...