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16 - Queer as Deaf Intersections, denial of self labeling - Coggle Diagram
16 - Queer as Deaf Intersections
Similarities
Deaf
many parents don't accept
homophobia
only 5-10% of deaf children have deaf parents
Queer
audism
many parents don't accept
few parents of queer children are queer themselves
Progress?
Stonewall riots in NYC brought forth change for queer communities, but more progress needs to be made
Deaf Lesbian Festival of 2004
Deaf people were first taught to be ashamed of who they were
until the 1950s when Stokoe published his research and findings
Takeaways
feelings of "not being Queer/Deaf enough"
both communities need more intersection and more progress to be made
queer Deaf people are often isolated by both communities
Deaf and Queer
1969 - Stonewall Riots after police would routinely assault queer people in gay bars
the question "Do you feel more Deaf or more Lesbian (queer)?" can be hurtful and backhanded
the equivalent of "Which are you first, Black or Deaf?"
there is still backlash against homophobic marriage laws - but progress has been made
denial of self labeling