Vozes silenciosas: os surdos como grupo social subalterno e a igreja como agente de inclusão

Abstract

The research ‘Silent voices: the deaf as a social group subaltern and the church as an agent of inclusion', the aim is to expand the academic dialogue on the issue of deaf subalternity, contributing to greater awareness and sensitivity in relation to the unique needs and experiences of this community. By highlighting the silent voices of deaf people, we seek to promote positive and meaningful change towards a more inclusive and fair society for all. The justification is based on the relevance of understanding the experiences of deaf people as a social group, as well as its potential importance in identifying strategies to promote the inclusion and empowerment of this community. It is important to reflect on the reality of deaf people, who, despite existing in various parts of Brazil, are still made invisible, stigmatized and marginalized by society. We don't often find them in social places, such as schools, universities, cinemas, clubs, among other spaces. Over time, this group faced numerous obstacles to be recognized as subjects of rights, with their capabilities recognized. Public policies implemented in recent decades have been an attempt to meet these needs, which have been neglected for a long time. The promulgation of Law No. 10,436 of 2002 recognizes Libras as a legal means of communication and expression, making its adoption mandatory. These are fundamental initiatives to promote dignity for these people, in the search for inclusion and visibility. Currently, the city of Dourados in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul has the Brazilian Sign Language Interpretation Center (CIL), a Federal Government project, linked to the National Secretariat for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Secretariat of Human rights. It aims to establish a link between deaf and hearing people, with the purpose of promoting communication through Libras, aiming at interaction, preservation and guarantee of some rights in society. As a theoretical contribution, Antonio Gramsci will be used, fundamental for the relationships that emerge from society and the State in the broader context of capitalism, and Lev Semionovitch Vygotski with social interactions. The aim is to analyze the relationship between a group of deaf people and society, and verify the influence that one exerts on the other, Expand the academic dialogue on the issue of marginalization and exclusion of deaf people in many aspects of society, understand linguistic, social and cultural factors that hinder their full participation and inclusion and identify effective strategies to promote the inclusion and full participation of deaf people in life in society in general. The research methodology was empirical, with field research, bibliographic and documentary analysis and academic productions involving the topic addressed, based on the perspective of the constitution of the human being as a social being, that is, one who lives in society. Finally, the research was supported by the Pastoral dos Surdos of the São Jose Church in the city of Dourados in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul.