Question
Which statement best explains why some labels can by hurtful or discriminatory in both the Deaf and hearing communities?(1 point)
Responses
They always describe someone’s skills accurately.
They always describe someone’s skills accurately.
They can create unfair assumptions about a group of people.
They can create unfair assumptions about a group of people.
They are always chosen by the person being labeled.
They are always chosen by the person being labeled.
They help people understand each other better every time.
They help people understand each other better every time.
Question 7
Why is the term “hearing impaired” considered stereotypical in the Deaf community?(1 point)
Responses
It emphasizes the visual nature of ASL communication.
It emphasizes the visual nature of ASL communication.
It assumes that deafness is a medical problem that needs to be fixed.
It assumes that deafness is a medical problem that needs to be fixed.
It shows respect for Deaf cu
Responses
They always describe someone’s skills accurately.
They always describe someone’s skills accurately.
They can create unfair assumptions about a group of people.
They can create unfair assumptions about a group of people.
They are always chosen by the person being labeled.
They are always chosen by the person being labeled.
They help people understand each other better every time.
They help people understand each other better every time.
Question 7
Why is the term “hearing impaired” considered stereotypical in the Deaf community?(1 point)
Responses
It emphasizes the visual nature of ASL communication.
It emphasizes the visual nature of ASL communication.
It assumes that deafness is a medical problem that needs to be fixed.
It assumes that deafness is a medical problem that needs to be fixed.
It shows respect for Deaf cu
Answers
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**Question 6 Response:**
The statement that best explains why some labels can be hurtful or discriminatory in both the Deaf and hearing communities is:
**They can create unfair assumptions about a group of people.**
Labels can lead to stereotypes and biases that do not accurately represent individuals, contributing to discrimination and misunderstanding.
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**Question 7 Response:**
The reason why the term “hearing impaired” is considered stereotypical in the Deaf community is:
**It assumes that deafness is a medical problem that needs to be fixed.**
This perspective implies a deficiency that needs correcting, rather than recognizing Deaf identity as a legitimate and valuable cultural perspective.
The statement that best explains why some labels can be hurtful or discriminatory in both the Deaf and hearing communities is:
**They can create unfair assumptions about a group of people.**
Labels can lead to stereotypes and biases that do not accurately represent individuals, contributing to discrimination and misunderstanding.
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**Question 7 Response:**
The reason why the term “hearing impaired” is considered stereotypical in the Deaf community is:
**It assumes that deafness is a medical problem that needs to be fixed.**
This perspective implies a deficiency that needs correcting, rather than recognizing Deaf identity as a legitimate and valuable cultural perspective.
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