Chapter 6

Question 1

In spite of greater awareness of ____________ and ______________, and the passage of legislation benefiting the Deaf community, Deaf people are still largely unemployed or underemployed

Answer 1

Deaf people, American Sign Language

Question 2

The feeling of strong emotions by an interpreter as a result of interpreting assignments that may be traumatizing to the Deaf client/s, is known as:

Answer 2

vicarious trauma

Question 3

An example of a ________ Deaf person would be being excluded from a family discussion involving the long-term care of the Deaf person’s parents (table talk)

Answer 3

disenfranchised

Question 4

As an interpreter, it is better to be a/an __________ than a/an ___________ in the Deaf community.

Answer 4

ally, advocate

Question 5

Interpreters must be aware of the ___________ they hold in everyday interactions between Deaf and hearing individuals.

Answer 5

power

Question 6

If you, a hearing interpreter, are part of a conversation in which a Deaf person speaks critically of hearing people, you must recognize that these comments are directed towards _______ or ______ people and not you.

Answer 6

audist, uninformed

Question 7

What powerful manifestation of Deaf pride and liberation took place at Gallaudet University in 1988?

Answer 7

“Deaf President Now” (DPN)

Question 8

________ is one of the tools used by members of minority groups to fight oppression.

Answer 8

Humor

Question 9

The presence of an interpreter ________ the lack of access to some degree but in other ways, our presence ______ the situation.

Answer 9

ameliorates, exacerbates

Question 10

The ______ of an interpreter is a myth!

Answer 10

neutrality