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Ethnicity, ethics, and the deaf-world.

¹Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Lane@neu.edu

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education

|May 6, 2005

Summary

The Deaf-World, a linguistic minority, should be viewed as an ethnic group, not a disability group. Misclassifying the Deaf-World leads to unethical practices that harm Deaf children and their culture.

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Area of Science:

Sociolinguistics
Ethics
Disability Studies

Background:

The Deaf-World, a community of signed language users, faces societal marginalization.
Current societal frameworks often misinterpret the Deaf-World as a disability group.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the ethical implications of societal perceptions of the Deaf-World.
To advocate for recognizing the Deaf-World as an ethnic group rather than a disability group.

Main Methods:

Ethical analysis of societal programs affecting the Deaf-World.
Examination of the cultural and linguistic properties of the Deaf-World.
Critique of the disability model's impact on Deaf individuals and communities.

Main Results:

Societal programs often discourage the acquisition of Deaf language and culture.
The disability construction poses medical risks and endangers the Deaf-World's future.
Misconstruing the Deaf-World as a disability leads to ineffective and unethical solutions.

Conclusions:

The Deaf-World possesses characteristics of an ethnic group, not a disability group.
Ethical considerations necessitate a shift from a disability to an ethnic framework for the Deaf-World.
Reclassifying the Deaf-World is crucial for preserving its language, culture, and well-being.

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