Research Article
Deafness is Not Mou-Mou: Difable discrimination Through Misrepresentation of Tunarungu (Deaf) as Tunawicara (Mute) in Ambon
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.21-11-2023.2352645, author={Selvone Christin Pattiserlihun and Avelia Gracia Uneputty and Devana Sabatini Tuhuleruw}, title={Deafness is Not Mou-Mou: Difable discrimination Through Misrepresentation of Tunarungu (Deaf) as Tunawicara (Mute) in Ambon}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd AIDRAN Biennial Conference: International Conference on Disability Rights, ICDR 2023, 21-- 23 November 2023, Yogyakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICDR}, year={2024}, month={12}, keywords={misrepresentation tunarungu (deaf) tunawicara (mute) mou-mou difable ambon}, doi={10.4108/eai.21-11-2023.2352645} }- Selvone Christin Pattiserlihun
Avelia Gracia Uneputty
Devana Sabatini Tuhuleruw
Year: 2024
Deafness is Not Mou-Mou: Difable discrimination Through Misrepresentation of Tunarungu (Deaf) as Tunawicara (Mute) in Ambon
ICDR
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.21-11-2023.2352645
Abstract
Society often mistakenly implements the meaning of both at the same level and causes discrimination. This study aims to reveal and analyze the cultural phenomenon in Ambon, Maluku, which often misrepresents Tunarungu as Tunawicara or mou-mou by Deaf experiences in Ambon. This study used an in-depth interview with six Tunarungu informants in Ambon. Data from the interviews will be analyzed using contents analysis methods. The results of this study indicate that the misrepresentation of the terms Tunarungu and Tunawicara (Mou-mou) in Ambon affects how society treats the Deaf, which is seen as discrimination. Discrimination is reflected in the general public's behavior, such as not wanting to learn sign language, underestimating the Deaf, and pitying the Deaf because they are weak in communicating. Both terms, deaf and mou-mou must be distinguished so that people have the awareness to communicate based on their needs.
