Major
anthropology
Department
Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Jennifer R. Wies
Mentor Department
Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work
Recommended Citation
Skanes, Emily, "Deaf Studies Through the Eyes of Anthropology" (2014). University Presentation Showcase Event. 10.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2014/2014/10
Abstract
For years, the Deaf community has struggled to achieve their language to be seen as a true language and to have empowerment. Research in anthropology has aided the community in this effort by answering questions like: Is Sign Language a real language, what is deaf culture, and how do deaf view their identity? The concepts discussed include: deaf community, culture, identity, membership, ethnicity, and deafness vs. Deafhood. This Literature analysis will identify the efforts previous studies have done and identify what questions still need to be addressed. This paper suggests that more ethnographic research should be conducted with the deaf culture.
Presentation format
Poster
Expected Graduation Date
2014
Course Number
ANT 490
Course Title
Independent Study
Deaf Studies Through the Eyes of Anthropology
For years, the Deaf community has struggled to achieve their language to be seen as a true language and to have empowerment. Research in anthropology has aided the community in this effort by answering questions like: Is Sign Language a real language, what is deaf culture, and how do deaf view their identity? The concepts discussed include: deaf community, culture, identity, membership, ethnicity, and deafness vs. Deafhood. This Literature analysis will identify the efforts previous studies have done and identify what questions still need to be addressed. This paper suggests that more ethnographic research should be conducted with the deaf culture.
