Deaf Culture Quiz 5
What is Kimberlé Crenshaw's Intersectionality?
intersections of race and one or more -ism (sexism, classism, transphobia, ableism, etc.)
Intersectionality has become a ____________________
buzzword
What is the number one myth about ASL?
it is a universal language
The phases in Deaf identity development for Deaf adults with hearing parents include four phases:
taken-for-granted; alienation; affiliation; and Deaf-in-my-own-way phases
How do deaf children of non-signing hearing parents develop their deaf identity early in life?
the family talks about being deaf as a sensory experience (instead of as a deficient, broken)
What are some of the cultural aspects of Hispanic culture that Hispanic Deaf people value?
they have close-knit families, enjoy food, like various activities (e.g., sports, music, dancing) and an overall sense of pride
Ethnic/racial and cultural identification among Deaf individuals is often categorized under the general terms: Latinx, Black, Arab, or Asian Deaf communities. What is the major reason why this does not fully capture the Deaf identity?
**differences among general groups are best examined within specific countries of origin (e.g.,
Deaf, LGBTQA persons from ethnic minority groups may find it easier to feel safe and connected with similar Deaf community members if they are provided which of the following opportunities? (can choose more than one)
- opportunities to develop self-acceptance for their ethnic and gender identities - avenues to find peer support at school and in community
[Select all that apply.] What are some ways you can get a Deaf person's attention?
- stomp the floor, especially if it is a wooden floor - flash the lights, usually only a few times - waving your hand in their direction - tapping their shoulder if they are close
Intersectionality (Crenshaw, 1989) is defined as:
How different aspects (e.g. race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and more) of one's life intersect to create unique life experiences.
Why do many Black Deaf people feel obligated to use academic ASL in the schools?
academic ASL is how many teachers communicate with their students in the schools. If someone cannot use/ understand academic ASL, they will have a difficult time learning
Rezenet Moges Ridel emphasized that there are not enough ____________________ that explain the diverse range of deaf experiences
documented stories
What are intersectional erasures?
exclusion of marginalized communities with intersectional identities in textbooks, in media and in leaderships, etc.
True or False: Intersectionality can apply to everyone and anyone
false
Tajfel (1981) explains that social identity theory is heavily rooted in:
group relationships and social orientations
How did Kirwan Institute (2014) describe implicit biases?
hidden biases operating largely under the scope of human consciousness influencing the way we see and treat others
When someone talks about their identity, they are talking about:
how they describe themselves
Why might it be difficult for Deaf people to have access to certain information like the possibility of being transgender or transitioning?
many YouTube videos and conversations had about transgender people are in spoken English and therefore limit many Deaf people from that kind of information
What kind of discrimination did Emma DeGraffenreid and other Black women file a lawsuit against General Motors for?
race and gender discrimination
What are some characteristics of Black ASL that make it unique?
specific phrases and signs are unique to this community and follow the same grammatical structure as phrases in the Black hearing community. There are also certain gestural and behavioral tendencies used that are not used by other Deaf individuals such as body language, hand snaps, pursed lips, and head tilts
What is one instance of Wayne Bett Jr.'s deaf lens in filmmaking?
writing scripts in ASL
