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sign language
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United States
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ASL is the primary means of communication for the Deaf community in the United States.
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2
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sign language
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China
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In China, sign language faces challenges due to a preference for verbal and written communication and lack of recognition and support.
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sign language
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Japan
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Japanese Sign Language (JSL) and Chinese Sign Language (CSL) have distinct grammar and vocabulary within the Japanese culture.
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4
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sign language
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United Kingdom
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British Sign Language (BSL) is widely recognized and used by deaf individuals for communication in the UK.
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sign language
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Deaf community
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In the Deaf community, sign language is a complete and natural language with its own grammar and syntax.
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sign language
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linguistics
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Sign languages are complex linguistic systems with rich grammatical structures and cultural significance.
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sign language
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South Korea
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In South Korea, there is limited recognition and usage of sign language, creating challenges for the deaf community.
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sign language
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linguistics research community
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Sign languages are studied as fully-fledged languages with their own grammatical structures and are a key area of research in the linguistics community.
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sign language
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Latin America
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Deaf communities in Latin America have developed unique sign languages influenced by local spoken languages, resulting in varying sign languages between countries.
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