Utah Deaf Women's History
Jodi Becker Kinner
2020
2020
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Note
Because women are marginalized socially, economically, professionally, and politically, I feel it's important to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of early Utah Deaf women’s accomplishment throughout history. We will briefly learn about the Utah Deaf women's achievement, especially in terms of leadership. It's a great way to remember and honor their legacy. Lastly, we will identify the history/leadership on gender equality and strategies for developing leadership in politics.
Utah Deaf Women's Conference
The "Utah Deaf Women's Conference" that was held in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1979.
UAD's Utah Deaf Women Group
On December 5, 2019, the “Utah Deaf Women” Group under the umbrella of the Utah Association of the Deaf is created because Deaf women are marginalized educationally, socially, economically, professionally, and politically. On many levels, Utah is the worst state in the nation for women (i.e. gender inequality pay gap, fewer Utah women complete their college education, challenging to climb the economic ladder, and etc.). Consequently, we, the Deaf women are experiencing double oppression in society due to communication barriers. Today many Deaf women still do not have equal opportunities to lead full, productive lives.
The Utah Deaf Women Group aims to empower and elevate the status of our women. We will raise consciousness on the inequality women still face and recognize female leaders’ accomplishments. We will also acknowledge the history of gender inequality. Last, but not least, we will create strategies for developing leadership as well as service to the Utah Deaf community, thereby improving the quality of life for those within the community.
The Utah Deaf Women Group aims to empower and elevate the status of our women. We will raise consciousness on the inequality women still face and recognize female leaders’ accomplishments. We will also acknowledge the history of gender inequality. Last, but not least, we will create strategies for developing leadership as well as service to the Utah Deaf community, thereby improving the quality of life for those within the community.