Problem
Insufficient translation into minority languages
Nature:
Due to the considerable increase in published material in the major world languages, and to the insistence by minority cultures on the use of local languages, publication of adequate translations (particularly of textbooks) has not kept pace.
Incidence:
Translations represent only 8 to 9% of world publication output. Of this small volume, 75% of translations are from 5 main languages widely spoken throughout the world and 75% are made in 12 main producing countries. There is therefore an imbalance which affects the whole book market.
Broader Problems:
General obstacles to problem alleviationDiscrimination against minority languagesMultiplicity of languages in international relations Related Problems:
Unethical practices of interpreters Aggravates:
Inaccessibility of knowledgeMonolingualism in a multi-cultural settingDivisive effect of official language systemsUntransferability of books between countries and cultures Strategies:
Translating minority languages Values:
Insufficiency Subject(s):
Information → Interpretation, translationLanguage → Languages
Society → Minority, indigenous groups
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
16.06.2019 – 23:35 CEST