What does audism mean?
Audism is a term used to describe the prejudice, bias, or discrimination against deaf or hard of hearing people. It can also refer to the assumption that hearing is superior to deafness.
Example
"The audist attitudes in the hearing community made it difficult for her to find employment as a sign language interpreter."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.