Deaf Signing Sign Analysis

Some positive points for signing were as follows: First positive point, is to those who are deaf and sign, signing is very visual and expressive making signing come to life. There is a rush of emotions that is involved in sign language. When a person signs their language comes to life with expression, movement, and punctuation. Secondly, a deaf person who signs is part of the deaf culture. Signing is their communication, signing is their own culture and way of life. Thirdly, those who sign feel that using sign does not limit their opportunities in life.
Some negative points for signing were as follow: First negative point, is people stare at deaf people while they are signing. People have questions about life as a deaf person, are afraid
of deaf people, and often find those who sign are strange or handicapped. Secondly, those who sign are often made fun of. They are belittled and called names. Those who are deaf a looked down on as if they are not “normal” or human. Thirdly, those who sign and cannot hear often feel left out or not accepted. Most deaf feel left out while in a group of hearing people because they are unable to communicate in the hearing world. Those who are deaf are not accepted because they are “handicapped” not “normal”.