CH4
This term refers to a dynamic system of learned attitudes, beliefs, and conventions that help groups relate to each other and the world
Culture
Refers to the oppressive attitudes demonstrated by some individuals, organizations or businesses towards people who are Deaf or hard of hearing --- attitude based on pathological thinking results in a negative stigma toward anyone who does not hear. (Often associated with hearing privilege.)
What is Deafhood?
A process by which Deaf individuals come to actualize their Deaf identity -- offering a different perspective on what it means to be human as "visuo-gesturo-tactile" biological entities
This term refers to a smaller cultural group within a larger one
SUBCULTURE
Name 1 "way of being" for Deaf people and 1 "way of being" for hearing people
Deaf = visual, emotion is embedded, visually conveys verbs/adjectives/adverbs
Hearing = don't point, primarily communicates vocally (speaking), refrain from visual/physical expression
Race = The physical characteristics (ex. skin color)
Ethnicity = Elements held in common by such people groups -- culture, language, ancestry, practices, and beliefs
What percent of the world is a collectivist culture?
70%
What is the privilege based on? List 3.
Social status, age, education, ethnic/racial identity, gender identity, martial status, sexual identity, religion, physical/mental fitness
What should interpreters do when interpreting for Indigenous (Deaf) People?
Understand their history/cultural sensitivities
Adopt a go-with-the-flow attitude
Incorporate their native signs within your interpretations
SCHEMA
What is an Ally?
One who supports the dDeaf individuals on their journey of liberation and quality
What are the family strengths found within the Black community? Hint: there's 5!
1. Strong Achievement Orientations
2. Flexible Family Roles
3. Strong Work Orientations
4. Strong Kinship Bonds
5. Strong Religious Orientations
Difference between Denotative and Connotative
Denotative = Dictionary/Surface Level Meaning
Connotative = Deeper/Emotional Meaning
What is a benefactor?
Individuals who typically give money or other forms of aid to help those in need. However, in this case, benefactors are those individuals who perceive the deaf community as needing to be rescued and benefactors foist (impose) their help on the deaf community
What percent of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children are from Latin families?
More than 30%