Deaf Clubs Today: Do They Still Have a Role to Play? The Cases of Cyprus and Greece
| Autor: | Kika Hadjikakou, Magda Nikolaraizi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Male Legislation Sign language Peer Group Education Young Adult Speech and Hearing Social support otorhinolaryngologic diseases Developmental and Educational Psychology Humans Medicine Correction of Hearing Impairment Social Behavior Deaf culture Communication Cultural Characteristics Greece business.industry Social Support Sign (semiotics) Peer group Gender studies Awareness Middle Aged Persons With Hearing Impairments Hearing Impaired Persons Cyprus Female business human activities Sports |
| Zdroj: | American Annals of the Deaf. 155:605-617 |
| ISSN: | 1543-0375 |
| DOI: | 10.1353/aad.2011.0007 |
| Popis: | The present study investigated the current functions of Deaf clubs in Cyprus and in Greece. The researchers conducted in-depth semistructured interviews with 24 Cypriot and 22 Greek deaf individuals ages 19-54 years. The researchers found that the Deaf clubs in both countries provide a gathering place for deaf people, organize social and sport activities, and promote their demands through legislation. In addition, Deaf clubs maintain and transmit Deaf culture and history to future generations, offer Deaf role models to young deaf children and their families, and provide Deaf awareness to hearing people (e.g., through sign languages classes). The study participants also stressed the role of Deaf clubs in deaf people's lives, unity, and prospects for future progress. |
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