Deaf legal theory: challenging the law's hearing bias.
Rob Wilks
PMID 39957433WHAT IT FOUND
This is a legal theory paper, not clinical evidence.
It argues that the law is 'hearing-subjective' and systematically marginalises Deaf people. There are no patient outcomes, interventions, or clinical findings here for therapists to act on.
Key findings
01The paper is a theoretical exploration of Deaf legal theory and jurisprudence, not a clinical study.
02The author argues that current legal frameworks reflect a 'hearing-subjective' perspective that imposes cultural order on Deaf people.
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This is not a research study with patients, interventions, or outcomes. It does not provide evidence on the effectiveness of any therapy or clinical approach.
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Do not use this paper to support clinical decisions or justify specific therapeutic interventions. It contains no data on patient outcomes, treatment efficacy, or clinical guidelines.