Chapter Six: Oppression, Power, and Interpreters Flashcards
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Advocate
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Someone who speaks out on the behalf of others, role might lead to speaking over those in the group being advocated for
2
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Ally
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One who supports Deaf individuals in their own struggles for liberation
3
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The myth of neutrality
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It’s not possible to not empathies, must recognize bias
4
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Vicarious trauma
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Trauma that results from observing other peoples traumatic experience
5
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Power and Oppression
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Interpreters profit off deafness, must be an accomplice to the community
6
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DPN
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Deaf President Now
1988
7
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Power of interpreters
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Power is inherent in the role and is given by the people in the interaction
8
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Important tips for interpreters
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- Learn about oppressions
- Recognize that you are part of the problem
- Do not take credit for oppression groups process of liberation
9
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Humor
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Humor of marginalized group often turns the tables on the majority group
10
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Conflict
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Conflict is inevitable with interpreting
