Chapter 6: Oppression, Power, and Interpreters

Question 1

If you (a hearing interpreter) are part of a conversation in which a Deaf person speaks critically of hearing people, you

Answer 1

Recognize that these comments are directed towards audist or uninformed people and not you

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Power

Question 3

Humor is used in the Deaf community for all of the following:

Answer 3

Turn the tables against hearing people, Empower Deaf people, To fight the oppression of the majority

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

An example of a disenfranchised Deaf person would be

Answer 5

Being excluded from a family discussion involving the long-term care of the Deaf person’s parents

Question 6

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 6

vicarious trauma

Question 7

Interpreters are expected to remain neutral during interpreted interactions and express no emotions or other feelings.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

In spite of greater awareness of Deaf people and American Sign Language, and the passage of legislation benefiting the Deaf community, Deaf people are still largely unemployed or underemployed.
Correct!

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Interpreters are expected to maintain friendships within the Deaf community outside of their daily employment as interpreters.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

There is nothing awkward about the fact that interpreters earn a living thanks to the generosity of the Deaf community sharing their language with them, all the while knowing that Deaf people often struggle to find employment.

Answer 10

False, that ish is awkward as heck.