The dilemma in the deaf community: linguistic minority or persons with disability? : an assessment based on sociolinguistic, cultural factors and legislation policies

dc.contributor.advisor Constantinides, Aristotelis
dc.contributor.author Chatzopoulou, Anastasia
dc.date.accessioned 2018-10-09T14:18:43Z
dc.date.available 2018-10-09T14:18:43Z
dc.date.issued 2012
dc.description Second semester University: University of Cyprus en_US
dc.description.abstract This thesis examines the dominant construction of deaf people as persons with disability, and contrasts it with the suggested construction of deaf people as linguistic minority, with the view to resolving the dilemma regarding their classification. The principal objective is to provide deaf people with the best legislative option for the protection of their rights. An interdisciplinary approach is followed, analysing the medical and the sociocultural perspective, in order to provide the reader with a holistic view of the situation. Both legislative options are assessed and their implications are examined, whereas special emphasis is given in areas such as health, education, culture and language. It is demonstrated that both options apply. Thus, the thesis concludes by bridging the two options and by suggesting a common approach. Several recommendations are provided calling for cohesion and mutual respect, inclusion of deaf peoples’ preferred point of view with a view to empowering their position. Last but not least, emphasis is placed on their right to choice, their right of self-determination and on the development of understanding and respect of diversity. en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/20.500.11825/699
dc.identifier.uri http://dx.doi.org/10.25330/2130
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.relation.hasversion Global Campus Europe-EMA awarded thesis 2011/2012: https://doi.org/20.500.11825/130
dc.relation.ispartofseries EMA theses 2011/2012;17
dc.subject deaf persons en_US
dc.subject linguistic minorities en_US
dc.subject people with disabilities en_US
dc.title The dilemma in the deaf community: linguistic minority or persons with disability? : an assessment based on sociolinguistic, cultural factors and legislation policies en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US
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