Monday, January 21, 2008

Deaf Culture and ASL

We hear much about deaf communities and social implications. One possible definition of U.S. Deaf culture (and there must be many!) is a social, communal, and creative force of, by, and for Deaf people based on American Sign Language (ASL). It encompasses communication, social protocol, art, entertainment, recreation (e.g., sports, travel, and Deaf clubs), and worship. It is also an attitude, and, as such, can be a weapon of prejudice.You are not one of us; you do not belong.

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