Groups who are so desperate to maintain a group identity that they think something like a child getting cochlear implants or other actual remedies to handicaps is equivalent to “genocide” against their group. (that’s a thing.)
Everyone is susceptible to this syndrome to some degree, but you see it the most when you see people suggest the possibility of positive change.
Well, deaf people at least have the argument that they do have their own languages and cultures.
Of course they lose that argument when they ignore the fact that they can still teach their children their language and culture even if said children can hear, though, so it isn’t a very good argument, but it is an argument, I guess. 🤷♂️
Not clear to me what you are trying to say.
Groups who are so desperate to maintain a group identity that they think something like a child getting cochlear implants or other actual remedies to handicaps is equivalent to “genocide” against their group. (that’s a thing.)
Everyone is susceptible to this syndrome to some degree, but you see it the most when you see people suggest the possibility of positive change.
Ah thanks for the clarification.
Well, deaf people at least have the argument that they do have their own languages and cultures.
Of course they lose that argument when they ignore the fact that they can still teach their children their language and culture even if said children can hear, though, so it isn’t a very good argument, but it is an argument, I guess. 🤷♂️
Watch The Sound of Metal, it’s very good
Oh looks good! appreciate the recommendation.