Educação bilíngue, identidades e culturas surdas: em busca de um norte em Cruzeiro do Sul

Abstract

This study examined aspects of deaf identity and deaf culture in the development of Deaf Education in the Municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul - Acre. Such work aims to contribute to a better understanding of deaf identity and culture of cruzeirenses deaf, in order to expand the strengthening of deaf culture and the discovery of possibilities for themselves and the environment they live in, encouraging approach to cultural content. The specific objectives were to identify aspects of participation of the deaf in the development of Education cruzeirenses deaf; Analyze the process of recognition of Deaf identities in Cruzeiro do Sul; and analyze the process of recognition and promotion of deaf culture in Cruzeiro do Sul. The research was qualitative, with data collection instruments such as: Focus groups, semi-structured interviews, and direct observation and study groups with deaf. The research subjects were deaf and interpreters from Cruzeiro do Sul. The results indicate a dissatisfaction regarding the development of Deaf Education in Cruzeiro do Sul, indicate that most cruzeirenses deaf do not fully experiences the deaf identities and who are unaware of basic aspects of deaf culture. There was the need to strengthen deaf culture and the identity of the deaf so that they acquire autonomy in their educational and social life, and participate in the Bilingual Education development process. The struggle for bilingual schools and the creation of a deaf association is the main demand of the deaf community, as well as more respect in society and the recognition of Deaf identities and cultures and participation of deaf people in educational and social decisions.