Chapter 6 glossary

Question 1

medical model of deafness

Answer 1

framework that defines being deaf as a disability

Question 2

social identity theory

Answer 2

theoretical framework that suggests group relationships and socialization are important for identity

Question 3

racial identity development framework

Answer 3

models that focus on members of oppressed racial oe ethnic groups that develop a positive identity in difficult situations

Question 4

deaf identity development framework

Answer 4

a model for deaf identity development based on racial identity

Question 5

culturally hearing

Answer 5

conforming to the majority culture and belief that one should integrate into the majority culture and it’s values

Question 6

bicultural

Answer 6

both major and minor of culture in ones identity

Question 7

acculturation model

Answer 7

model based on the experience of immigrants relating to their home culture while learning to deal with a new culture of their country

Question 8

narrative approach

Answer 8

figuring out identities that are based on the person telling their feelings and experiences about themselves

Question 9

intersectionality

Answer 9

an individuals aspects and identities interact, resulting in different life experiences

Question 10

double minority

Answer 10

an individual that is a member of two groups (African American and Jewish)