Learning about the deaf culture and digging deep into the controversial sides of it is a significant topic that the majority of the society do not put effort to know about. I was surprised to realize that, according to Gina Shaw, most deaf parents try to guarantee to have deaf children rather than hearing children (2012). However, I think it is reasonable for deaf parents to rely on technology to have a child born deaf so that the child can be part of the deaf community and relate to the deaf culture. I find that all the debates that are related to whether to consider deafness a culture or a disability do not account for cultural universals and the beliefs that are shared by all societies. I really do not agree with Mr. Delatycki when he said:
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In other words, hearing aids and cochlear implants limit the diffusion of behaviors and beliefs that are cornerstones of the deaf culture such as sign language. However, many individuals who are hearing-impaired rely on hearing aids, and I think they must be respected by hearing people. I was disturbed by the fact that, according to Michael Tutton, a hearing-impaired student had “one of his professors allegedly refused to wear a device that would allow him to hear lectures in her class, says the student’s father” (2015). And I cannot believe that there are any religious beliefs that force an individual to control or discriminate other groups of people. But I was pleased to read that “The university said in a written statement Friday it has policies that support inclusive education. In this case, the solution was to have the student take a different history class” (Tutton, …show more content…
I think the reason is that her parents are hearing parents, therefore she feels that she is socially isolated and missing a lot of communication with them. In other words, I allege that Caitlin would not have the same choice if her parents were deaf as well. Furthermore, I find Caitlin’s story consistent with Monika and Mike’s story, because they prefer to have deaf children and they think it is too late to learn how to speak. Mike signs, “’Sure good to hear if speak. Easier communicate, communicate most important in world. But only if I could sign too. If had to stop sign, prefer deaf’” (Fadiman, 1982). Obviously, characters in both stories share one aspect in common, which is the natural tendency to be part of their subculture where they can share values and
In other words, hearing aids and cochlear implants limit the diffusion of behaviors and beliefs that are cornerstones of the deaf culture such as sign language. However, many individuals who are hearing-impaired rely on hearing aids, and I think they must be respected by hearing people. I was disturbed by the fact that, according to Michael Tutton, a hearing-impaired student had “one of his professors allegedly refused to wear a device that would allow him to hear lectures in her class, says the student’s father” (2015). And I cannot believe that there are any religious beliefs that force an individual to control or discriminate other groups of people. But I was pleased to read that “The university said in a written statement Friday it has policies that support inclusive education. In this case, the solution was to have the student take a different history class” (Tutton, …show more content…
I think the reason is that her parents are hearing parents, therefore she feels that she is socially isolated and missing a lot of communication with them. In other words, I allege that Caitlin would not have the same choice if her parents were deaf as well. Furthermore, I find Caitlin’s story consistent with Monika and Mike’s story, because they prefer to have deaf children and they think it is too late to learn how to speak. Mike signs, “’Sure good to hear if speak. Easier communicate, communicate most important in world. But only if I could sign too. If had to stop sign, prefer deaf’” (Fadiman, 1982). Obviously, characters in both stories share one aspect in common, which is the natural tendency to be part of their subculture where they can share values and