Question

Many people in the Deaf community view deafness as a different way of experiencing the world, rather than as a disability. However, in mainstream American culture, being Deaf or Hard of Hearing is technically a disability that is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
How might this difference in the view of Deafness between Deaf people and others in the larger culture be problematic?

Answer 1

Answer:

The fact that majority views deaf people as disabled could be possibly problemaic. This is because the majority will start to think that deaf people can't accomplish as much as others. This means that the majority could possibly view deaf people as incapable or less than.