This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age [2021/08/03 14:30] rachel.osolen |
public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age [2022/10/17 13:29] (current) rachel.osolen [Age] |
||
---|---|---|---|
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
======Skin Tone, Gender and Age====== | ======Skin Tone, Gender and Age====== | ||
- | Only describe Skin Tone, Gender and/or Age if it is important for the reader to know in the context of the image. This is an extra detail, and does not go into the first sentence of the image. The first sentence summarizes the image, and each additional sentence drills down to more detail. | + | Only describe Skin Tone, Gender and/or Age if it is important for the reader to know in the context of the image. This is an extra detail and does not go into the first sentence of the image. The first sentence summarizes the image, and each additional sentence drills down to more detail. |
+ | |||
+ | =====Skin Tone===== | ||
We as humans tend to shy away from discussing ethnicity, race, gender, disability, and age for fear that we would misjudge and use the wrong language. Remember, that whether you want to or not, you can immediately see these characteristics when you look at a photo. This is information that people with print disabilities should get as well so that readers can make their own interpretations. | We as humans tend to shy away from discussing ethnicity, race, gender, disability, and age for fear that we would misjudge and use the wrong language. Remember, that whether you want to or not, you can immediately see these characteristics when you look at a photo. This is information that people with print disabilities should get as well so that readers can make their own interpretations. | ||
Line 14: | Line 16: | ||
This is the same system that is used to label emojis with different skin tones. You can also use terms such as Black, White, Asian, Middle Eastern, etc. but only if it can be determined in the surrounding text. | This is the same system that is used to label emojis with different skin tones. You can also use terms such as Black, White, Asian, Middle Eastern, etc. but only if it can be determined in the surrounding text. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | The above image is a good visual guide to help you see the difference. Starting from the left it goes from light, to medium-light, | ||
+ | |||
+ | < | ||
+ | |||
+ | < | ||
+ | |||
+ | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Gender===== | ||
You can identify the subject as male or female, man or woman, only if it can be clearly identified. Try to describe the physical characteristics and avoid using the terms “masculine” or “feminine” since it is more interpretive than descriptive. There is a delicate balance to strike between inclusive language and robust description; | You can identify the subject as male or female, man or woman, only if it can be clearly identified. Try to describe the physical characteristics and avoid using the terms “masculine” or “feminine” since it is more interpretive than descriptive. There is a delicate balance to strike between inclusive language and robust description; | ||
+ | |||
+ | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Age===== | ||
Avoid describing age by prescribing a number or the decade because someone could appear young, but actually is in their fifties. Instead, use terms such as: | Avoid describing age by prescribing a number or the decade because someone could appear young, but actually is in their fifties. Instead, use terms such as: | ||
Line 22: | Line 39: | ||
* teen | * teen | ||
* adult | * adult | ||
- | * middle aged | + | * middle-aged |
* young | * young | ||
* old, etc. | * old, etc. | ||
- | <WRAP center round box 80%> | + | <note> |
- | **Example** | + | |
+ | <note tip>For examples, see Examples: Skin tone, Gender, and Age</ | ||
- | {{ :public: | + | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: |
- | Alt-text: Two young girls stand beside each other and smile in the sunlight. There is a green leafy bush in the background. They both look directly into the camera. They both have a light skin tone. One girl has blonde hair in pigtails and wears a white dress, and the other has long loose brown hair and wears a green dress. | ||
- | </ | ||
+ | [[public: | ||