No Gender: Chrome Add-on for Removing Gendered Language on Websites
No Gender is a free Chrome add-on developed by gdcnogen that aims to remove various forms of gendered language on websites. The add-on addresses the controversial practice of "gendering" the German language, which involves modifying words to reflect gender neutrality. While the add-on acknowledges that there are multiple ways to approach gendering, it seeks to improve the readability of texts that have been affected by this trend.
No Gender specifically targets the most common variants of gendering, such as the gender star, colon, and underscore. For example, it converts phrases like "Kund*innen" to "Kunden" and "Kund:in" to "Kunde". The add-on recognizes the complexity of the German language and acknowledges that it may not be perfect in its task. However, the developer is committed to continuous improvement.
Users are encouraged to report any missing or incorrect conversions to preferably with the complete sentence. The add-on's changelog can be found on its GitHub page.
No Gender provides a useful solution for those who find gendered language problematic and seek a more inclusive online experience. It is a handy tool for Chrome users who want to customize their browsing experience and remove gendered language from websites.
