Question

Approximately what percent of Deaf people who marry are married to other Deaf people?

a. 10 percent
b. 25 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 75 percent
e. 90 percent

Answer 1

e. 90 percent

Step-by-step explanation:

Approximately 90% of deaf people who are married are married to other deaf people. There are several possible reasons for this. In general, people tend to marry partners with whom they share many commonalities. Moreover, as being deaf is a particularly defining experience, those who are in this situation are much more likely to understand others with the same condition. Finally, other deaf people are more likely to be familiar with and comfortable relying on sign language for everyday life.