Soci̇al anthropologi̇cal analysi̇s of the tools and insti̇tuti̇ons that allow the inclusi̇on of deaf indi̇vi̇duals i̇n the culture

The purpose of the study is to understand how deaf individuals are included in the culture they live in, what tools are developed for this and the functionality of these tools. People are in constant communication. People learn their culture by speaking, listening, and communicating with their community. In this study, the functionality of the tools and institutions established for the inclusion of deaf individuals in the culture of the society they live in and the continuity of cultural transfer is investigated. The sample group of the study is deaf individuals who are members of the "Van the Deaf, Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Club Association", their families, their environment and their teachers lived in Van. The research was carried out by using in-depth interview technique, observation technique by participating and sign language technique. As a result of the research, it was found out that family, sign language, technology, education and non-governmental are of great importance for the inclusion of deaf individuals in culture.