Sign Language Deaf Culture and Community

Question 1

What does the capital-D 'Deaf' (as opposed to lowercase 'deaf') signify?

Accepted Answer

A person who identifies with Deaf culture and community

Answer

Capital-D 'Deaf' refers to cultural identity and membership in the Deaf community, while lowercase 'deaf' refers to the audiological condition.

Question 2

What was the Milan Conference of 1880 known for in Deaf history?

Accepted Answer

A resolution banning sign language in schools in favor of oral methods

Answer

The 1880 Milan Conference passed a resolution declaring oralism superior to sign language, leading to widespread banning of sign language in Deaf education.

Question 3

Who is considered a key figure in bringing sign language to the United States from France?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Answer

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet traveled to France and worked with Laurent Clerc to bring French Sign Language methods to America, helping found the American School for the Deaf.

Question 4

What does the term 'hearing' mean when used by members of the Deaf community?

Accepted Answer

Any person who is not part of the Deaf community

Answer

Within Deaf culture, 'hearing' is used to describe people who are not culturally Deaf, regardless of their exact level of hearing ability.

Question 5

What is 'audism'?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination or prejudice against Deaf or hard-of-hearing people

Answer

Audism is the discrimination, prejudice, or systemic bias against people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, often rooted in the assumption that hearing is superior.

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