User Tools

You are here: start » public » nnels » etext » images » skin_tone_gender_and_age
Trace:

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision 		Previous revision
public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age [2022/04/11 14:11]
rachel.osolen 		public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age [2022/10/17 13:29] (current)
rachel.osolen [Age]
Line 21: Line 21:
  
 <note>This technique is based off of the emoji system. So someone with light skin would be pale (or white), someone with medium-light would be light brown/golden skin tone, and then it gets deeper brown as you go down the list. If the person is clearly identifiable as a light skin tone (i.e. white) with a tan, do not describe them as medium-light or medium skin tone. Describe them as having ''a light skin tone with a tan''. When in doubt ask on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]</note> <note>This technique is based off of the emoji system. So someone with light skin would be pale (or white), someone with medium-light would be light brown/golden skin tone, and then it gets deeper brown as you go down the list. If the person is clearly identifiable as a light skin tone (i.e. white) with a tan, do not describe them as medium-light or medium skin tone. Describe them as having ''a light skin tone with a tan''. When in doubt ask on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]</note>
 +
 +<note>If it is a book that clearly has all one skin tone, for example a book about Russians and everyone is white, you can put in a [[public:nnels:etext:producers-note|Producer's Note]] that states that everyone photographed in the book has a light skin tone unless otherwise stated (or whatever skin tone applies). If there is a variation, then describe the variation. This should help cut down on some repetition</note>
 +
 +<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
  
 =====Gender===== =====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; do your best, and ask for opinions from others if you need to. 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; do your best, and ask for opinions from others if you need to.
 +
 +<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
  
 =====Age===== =====Age=====
Line 37: Line 43:
   * old, etc.   * old, etc.
  
-<WRAP center round box 80%> +<note>When it is not clear the age of a person, write ''appears''. For example, ''the man appears to be middle-aged.'' or ''the girl appears to be a teenager or young adult''. It is okay to be a little more subjective here if it is not clear.</note> 
-**Example**+ 
 +<note tip>For examples, see Examples: Skin tone, Gender, and Age</note>
  
-{{ :public:nnels:etext:images:twogirls.png?200 |}}+<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
  
-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. 
-</WRAP> 
  
 [[public:nnels:etext:images|Return to Images main page]] [[public:nnels:etext:images|Return to Images main page]]
  
public/nnels/etext/images/skin_tone_gender_and_age.1649711461.txt.gz · Last modified: 2022/04/11 14:11 by rachel.osolen

Page Tools

BC Libraries Coop wiki

Site Tools