2. The Deaf as a People Group Orville Boyd Jenkins Characteristics of the Deaf

3. Characteristics of the Deaf The Deaf as a People Group

4. Characteristics of the Deaf Sign Language Common Identity Deaf perceive themselves as a People Group Cultural Deaf (Core Deaf) Unique ethno-linguistic group The Deaf as a People Group

5. Characteristics of the Deaf Sign Language. In a matter of hours, “Core Deaf” from different countries/nationalities can be conversing and sharing at a highly proficient level in sign language! The Deaf as a People Group

6. Characteristics of the Deaf Sign Language. In a matter of hours, “Core Deaf” from different countries/nationalities can be conversing and sharing at a highly proficient level in sign language. Common Identity of the group’s individuals. The Deaf share this common identity world wide, and the result is a common worldview worldwide. The Deaf as a People Group

7. Characteristics of the Deaf Deaf perceive themselves as a People Group. We don’t see racial divisions among the Deaf. It’s Deaf first and last. The Deaf as a People Group

8. Characteristics of the Deaf Deaf perceive themselves as a People Group. We don’t see racial divisions among the Deaf. It’s Deaf first and last. Cultural Deaf (Core Deaf). Deaf perceive themselves as Deaf, not as a deaf American or deaf Italian. The Deaf as a People Group

9. Characteristics of the Deaf Cultural Deaf (Core Deaf). Deaf perceive themselves as Deaf, not as a deaf American or deaf Italian.  “Little d” deaf references a disability, while “big D” Deaf references an ethno- linguistic group, with the ethnicity being defined by the common identity of deafness. The Deaf as a People Group

10. Characteristics of the Deaf Unique ethno-linguistic group. Important to understand that the Deaf are a unique ethno-linguistic group. The Deaf as a People Group

11. Characteristics of the Deaf Unique ethno-linguistic group. Important to understand that the Deaf are a unique ethno-linguistic group.  To think otherwise will result in difficulties in your work and understanding of the Deaf. The Deaf as a People Group

12. Characteristics of the Deaf Unique ethno-linguistic group. Important to understand that the Deaf are a unique ethno- linguistic group.  To think otherwise will result in difficulties in your work and understanding of the Deaf.  It has the potential also to result in Deaf Southern Baptists backing away from what they perceive to be the position of the IMB that the Deaf is indeed a People Group. The Deaf as a People Group

13. Characteristics of the Deaf Hearing missionaries must earn the trust of the Deaf, earning the right to be heard. The Deaf as a People Group

14. Aspects of the Deaf Worldview The Deaf as a People Group Language - Social – Political - Education

15. Universal Sign Language Commonalities The Deaf as an Ethno-Linguistic People Group The Deaf as a People Group