5 parameters of ASL (parameters: smallest units of language)

• handshape

• location

• palm orientation

• non-manual signals

• movement

• proximalization

Audism: an attitude based on pathological thinking that results in a negative stigma towards anyone who can’t hear

• not making the effort to communicate

• assuming deaf people can't do things

• approaching deafness as a tragedy

• patronizing behavior

• employment discrimination

Audism: belief that the ability to hear makes one superior to those with hearing loss

• causes:

  • language deprivation

  • isolation

  • widespread poverty

Audism is affected by intersectionality

• audism + sexism + racism

• turning to religion

• eugenics and sterilization

• education issues