Audism has been picked up many other times over the years.
Among those who have explored this attitude in great depth was Harlan Lane.
His book,TheMask of Benevolence: Disabling the Deaf Community, is primarily about audism.
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Forms of Audism
Audism can be found in many different forms in various parts of society.
Yet, it’s also pointed out quite often that both hearing and Deaf people can have audist attitudes.
As with any form of discrimination, the intent must be considered when discussing audism.
How Does Audism Affect Deaf People?
Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center.Addressing audism.
2020 May;162(5):622-633. doi:10.1177/0194599820910377
National Disability Institute.Expanding communication access to the Deaf community.
2017 Nov;46(11):14651474.
Eckert RC, Rowley AJ.
Audism: A Theory and Practice of Audiocentric Privilege.
2013;37(2):101130. doi: doi.org/10.1177/0160597613481731.
