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1.
There are several reasons that stories are passed down from generation to generation. What are
some of the different reasons that you think stories would be passed down in either Deaf or hearing cultures? Can you think of some example stories from each culture to support your reasons?
The reason I believe stories are passed down from generation to generation is to teach younger generations about the previous generations. This might show them what happened several years or decades ago. One article I discovered was about how African Americans were treated differently in the past than they are now, including in schools, the public, and by their bosses/owners.
2.
Every culture has its own traditions and stories. But some cultures also enrich the world with their own unique products, objects, art or concepts. Some products might have been born from necessity while others help people express their individuality and exhibit their culture. Identify as many products of culture as you can that are related to the Deaf world; they could come from sports and recreation, arts, communication, or from simple everyday activities and customs such
as storytelling and clothing. Briefly explain why they can be considered particular to the Deaf community and how they came to be.
Some deaf-specific customs include maintaining a continual eye contact when singing to someone, which
indicates that you are engaged in the discourse. Another habit among the deaf people is to be harsh when singing. Most individuals are not forthright while speaking English, but with ASL, they get right to the
point because signing takes longer than speaking.
3.
In this unit, you learned about Deaf news outlets. Look up a Deaf news source such as the Daily Moth or DPAN. Briefly look at the current headlines listed. Now look at the headlines listed on your local TV News station’s website. Compare and contrast the topics of the stories, noting the similarities and differences. Why do you think that so many Deaf news organizations exist? Why can’t Deaf people just use the same news media that hearing people do?
The ASL halftime show is the headline on channel DPAN, but the major news on Good Morning America are Queen Elizabeth's death and the Emmys 2022. I believe that many deaf organizations exist because they enable the deaf and hard of hearing population to have access to the same technology and life opportunities that hearing people do. The reason deaf and hard of hearing individuals do not watch "normal" news is because they only get captions, and most of the time the captions are far behind what
the reporter is saying; having a resource designed specifically for them would make day-to-day tasks much easier.
4.
In this unit, you have learned the basics of good storytelling. Based on this and other information
you have acquired about Deaf culture, create instructions to give to someone who is unfamiliar with ASL storytelling to help them understand what makes for good and bad storytelling. Explain the impact storytelling can have and how it can be used in different situations, from daily life events to business settings.
The primary factors that aid in storytelling in ASL are providing a proper perspective of the tale, using rapid and slow motion to generate anticipation in the audience, and finally zooming in and out to convey different points of view. Storytelling can be useful in any situation because it allows you to show people something rather than just telling them, which helps them grasp it better. 5.
Deaf clubs have long been the default option for Deaf people to meet, connect, and enjoy signing together. However, the number of Deaf clubs has recently been decreasing across the country. Consider what might be a reason for this trend and whether Deaf clubs are being replaced with other things. Finally, discuss if you think this is a positive change for Deaf people or if it might negatively impact Deaf culture.
I believe that deaf clubs are declining because individuals in 2022 have gotten much more judgmental, insecure, and antisocial. This may drive deaf and hard-of-hearing persons to avoid social situations because they are afraid of being judged and are not prepared to interact with others.I believe this has a negative influence because as the number of clubs decreases, the deaf community's strength diminishes as less and fewer deaf individuals join together. This is also detrimental since deaf individuals will not be able to meet more others like them, making it harder for them to have friends, be more sociable, and have
confidence in themselves.
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