Voices of the Oral Deaf

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The book explores the intricate dynamics within the deaf community, highlighting the divisions between Deaf Culture, which prioritizes sign language, and oralism, which focuses on spoken communication. It also discusses Total Communication, a blend of both methods. As societal pressures increase, particularly among children, more individuals are gravitating towards oralism to better integrate into mainstream society, raising questions about identity and cultural allegiance within the deaf world.