Ideology in Translation: The Comparative Study of Chinese Translation of The Second Sex

This study investigates the translators ideology and the impact of their translation strategies and stylistic styles. There is a comparative analysis of the two latest Chinese translations of Simone de Beauvoirs The Second Sex: Zheng Kelus and Qiu Ruiluans versions. The research finds out that due to two translators different ideologies, there are different preferences for employed translation strategies and stylistic styles. Zheng, a male scholar, chooses to employ literal translation, emphasising fidelity to the original text and scholarly precision, whereas Qiu, a female translator, adopt a more flexible translation choice due to the context, prioritizing the representation of feminine thoughts and the readability of the translated text. The findings reveal a significant interaction between translators identities and their translation approaches, offering valuable insights into how gender and social identity impact the translation of feminist work in the Chinese context.