There are a lot of stereotypes in our world, which is unfortunate. One of those stereotypes has been perpetrated by American TV and movies. I’m talking about the deaf and how they are portrayed. Now I understand that for entertainment purposes, everything has to be made “dramatic” or it’s dull to watch. Let’s face it, nobody wants to watch a movie about your day at work. At least I don’t think so.
So it’s no wonder that all TV shows and movies where the plots are centered around deaf people, whether it be for dramatic or even comedic purposes, have to focus on the thing that makes it “watch worthy.” In the case of plots revolving around deafness, the plot device is more often than not, American sign language.
The problem is, most shows don’t really go beyond the basic signs. The days of Helen Keller and the great movies made about her are long gone. Oh sure, there are some exceptions, but they are few and far between. And even with that, much of what you see is dramatized.
The truth about learning sign language is this. It’s not dramatic. It’s a part of the deaf person’s life. And learning it is very methodical, and quite honestly, not something that’s exciting to watch. It’s a means of communication and not a plot device.
Having said that, there is an incredible satisfaction that one can derive from learning American sign language. Being able to communicate with somebody who you wouldn’t normally be able to communicate with is one of the greatest feelings, and THAT doesn’t have to be dramatized. THAT feeling is quite real and quite satisfying.
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