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The word [[deaf]] is used differently in different contexts, and there is some controversy over its meaning and implications. In scientific and medical terms, deafness generally refers to a physical condition characterized by lack of [[sensitivity]] to sound. Notated as deaf with a lowercase ''d'', this refers to the [[audiological]] experience of someone who is partially or wholly lacking hearing.<ref name="book1">{{cite book | first=Paddy | last=Ladd | authorlink=Paddy Ladd | year=2003 | title=Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood }}</ref> In legal terms, deafness is defined by degree of hearing loss. These degrees include profound or total deafness (90 dB - 120 dB or more of hearing loss), severe (60 dB - 90 dB), moderate (30 dB - 60 dB), and mild deafness (10 dB - 30 dB of hearing loss). Both | The word [[deaf]] is used differently in different contexts, and there is some controversy over its meaning and implications. In scientific and medical terms, deafness generally refers to a physical condition characterized by lack of [[sensitivity]] to sound. Notated as deaf with a lowercase ''d'', this refers to the [[audiological]] experience of someone who is partially or wholly lacking hearing.<ref name="book1">{{cite book | first=Paddy | last=Ladd | authorlink=Paddy Ladd | year=2003 | title=Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood }}</ref> In legal terms, deafness is defined by degree of hearing loss. These degrees include profound or total deafness (90 dB - 120 dB or more of hearing loss), severe (60 dB - 90 dB), moderate (30 dB - 60 dB), and mild deafness (10 dB - 30 dB of hearing loss). Both severe and moderate deafness can be referred to as partial deafness or as hard of hearing, while mild deafness is usually called hard of hearing. | ||
Within the [[Deaf community]], the term "Deaf" is often capitalized when written, and it refers to a tight-knit cultural group of people whose primary language is [[sign language|signed]], and who practice social and cultural norms which are distinct from those of the surrounding hearing community. This community does not automatically include all those who are clinically or legally deaf, nor does it exclude every hearing person. According to Baker and Padden, it includes any person or persons who "identifies him/herself as a member of the Deaf community, and other members accept that person as a part of the community."<ref name="book2">{{cite book | first=Charlotte | last=Baker | coauthors=Carol Padden | year=1978 | title=American Sign Language: A Look at Its Story, Structure and Community }}</ref> | Within the [[Deaf community]], the term "Deaf" is often capitalized when written, and it refers to a tight-knit cultural group of people whose primary language is [[sign language|signed]], and who practice social and cultural norms which are distinct from those of the surrounding hearing community. This community does not automatically include all those who are clinically or legally deaf, nor does it exclude every hearing person. According to Baker and Padden, it includes any person or persons who "identifies him/herself as a member of the Deaf community, and other members accept that person as a part of the community."<ref name="book2">{{cite book | first=Charlotte | last=Baker | coauthors=Carol Padden | year=1978 | title=American Sign Language: A Look at Its Story, Structure and Community }}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saumya Easaw, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
The word deaf is used differently in different contexts, and there is some controversy over its meaning and implications. In scientific and medical terms, deafness generally refers to a physical condition characterized by lack of sensitivity to sound. Notated as deaf with a lowercase d, this refers to the audiological experience of someone who is partially or wholly lacking hearing.[1] In legal terms, deafness is defined by degree of hearing loss. These degrees include profound or total deafness (90 dB - 120 dB or more of hearing loss), severe (60 dB - 90 dB), moderate (30 dB - 60 dB), and mild deafness (10 dB - 30 dB of hearing loss). Both severe and moderate deafness can be referred to as partial deafness or as hard of hearing, while mild deafness is usually called hard of hearing.
Within the Deaf community, the term "Deaf" is often capitalized when written, and it refers to a tight-knit cultural group of people whose primary language is signed, and who practice social and cultural norms which are distinct from those of the surrounding hearing community. This community does not automatically include all those who are clinically or legally deaf, nor does it exclude every hearing person. According to Baker and Padden, it includes any person or persons who "identifies him/herself as a member of the Deaf community, and other members accept that person as a part of the community."[2]
Most deaf people, at least in developed countries, have some knowledge of the dominant language of their country. This may include the ability to lip read, to speak, or to read and write. Having some knowledge of both the dominant language and sign language is called bimodal bilingualism.
References
- ↑ Ladd, Paddy (2003). Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood.
- ↑ Baker, Charlotte (1978). American Sign Language: A Look at Its Story, Structure and Community. Unknown parameter
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