Towards understanding the phenomenon of Deafhood: Habitus as an epistemological proposal

Abstract

In the field of deafness, the predominance of the medical approach has generated contradictory and possibly unhelpful professional practices, which tend to restrict the development of the language and culture of the deaf community and limit full citizen participation. Considering the global recognition of deaf culture and identity, this paper proposes to advance the understanding of this problem by studying the concept of Deafhood and its potential epistemological basis called Habitus. Following this path can facilitate reflection and ideas that support professional practices, and with this, the effective social inclusion of deaf people.