GENDER LINGUISTICS AS AN IMPORTANT DIRECTION OF THE TRANSLATION STUDIES

Abstract

In recent decades gender linguistics has become one of the most dynamically developing areas of humanities research, significantly influencing contemporary translation studies. The topic’s relevance stems from increased attention to issues of gender representation in language and the rethinking of the translator’s role as a mediator of cultural and social values. In the context of globalization and the expansion of intercultural communication, translation serves not only as a bridge of conveying content but also as a tool for shaping public perceptions of gender roles, identity and equality. The insufficient development of the methodological foundations for gender-oriented translation analysis determines the scientific significance of this study.

The aim of this article is to identify the theoretical and practical foundations of gender linguistics as an important area of translation studies and determine its influence on translation strategies. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are proposed: analysis of key concepts in gender linguistics; identification of translation transformations of gender-marked units; identification of the level of translation adequacy concerning gender-specific terms and phrases; analysis of the similarities and differences of Kazakh and English gender-marked units at the lexical context.

The methodological basis of the study is based on linguistic analysis, comparative and discourse analysis, as well as elements of a critical approach to translation. The material includes examples of literary texts demonstrating differences in the transmission of gender-specific meanings.

The study found that gender linguistics significantly expands the traditional framework of translation studies by focusing on the ethnocultural and social aspects of translation. A conclusion is drawn regarding the need for a systematic integration of gender analysis into translation theory and practice as a prerequisite for ensuring the adequacy, ethics, and cultural sensitivity of interlingual communication.