SIGN 206 - Social Justice and Intersectionality within the Deaf Community

    Recent Professors
    Maisha Safford, Karen Ruiz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    SIGN 104 and SIGN 202
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SIGN 206
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    A study of social justice and intersectionality in the Deaf community. Explores issues of language, culture, identity, social construction, cultural oppression, power, criminal justice, in Deaf cultures within America. Provides academic and resources for using an intersectional lens for the learners to become more sensitive to the experiences and needs of varying Deaf experiences. Allow the learners to critically analyze different types of privileges and oppressions that create, affect, and are affected by cultures.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–10:10pm, Tue 8:30am–11:40am