ASL 211 Quiz: ASL211 chapter 1 studyguide
11 Oct 2018
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Deaf vs deaf deaf: individuals who typically rely on auditory assistance devices, use spoken language over sign, and tend to socialize more with hearing people. Deaf: members of deaf culture, they use sign language and share similar beliefs, customs, values and experiences. They mostly socialize with other culturally deaf people. Culture : values, beliefs, social forms and traits of a group of people. Deaf culture- deaf people do not see themselves as tragically isolated from society- they often look at the benefits of being deaf. Beliefs, artistic expressions, behaviors and language that deaf people use. Some people are born into this culture, but others find it later in life after being exposed to more deaf people. Negative labels- focuses on what deaf people can not do. Preferred labels- does not focus on a loss or inability. Some call hearing people who do not understand deaf culture or sign language: :deaf impaired . Often grow up immersed in the culture.
