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Why do some TV broadcasts show a person translating it to sign language instead of using subtitles? (lemm.ee)

submitted 10 months ago by PizzaDeposit@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I assume there must be a reason why sign language is superior but I genuinely don't know why.

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[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The TV show See does a pretty good job of covering the why for this.

My understanding is that part of it is a “we’re not broken, we’re full people” along with “this is our culture” and the restoration of hearing is an erasure or something? I struggle to understand it myself and as a parent I would gladly lose my vision too if it meant restoring any healthy functioning for my son. It’s weird to me/

That said, I’m an outsider so I am only judging not understanding entirely.

[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes, I get the culture aspect of it, I've seen and read a fair amount on the subject, but I just can't see it as worth it. And as technology improves, it's going to be even harder. As for the not broken, I disagree with that, too. It doesn't make them less of people, just like not being able to walk or see doesn't, but there are still many things the average person can do that they can't, just like how I can't legally drive without corrective lenses and would be pretty nervous if I had to.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

That’s my take on it too, I am sure I am missing a LOT of nuance and explanation, or at least I hope I am.