Čujuća deca gluvih roditelja i uloga posrednika: perspektiva rodnih uloga
Hearing children of deaf parents and the brokering role: reflection on gender roles

Summary/Abstract: Language brokering by hearing children of deaf parents represents a complex practice situated at the intersection of multiple social, cultural, and family factors. This paper adopts a gender perspective to examine how the role of language broker is conceptualised and how it may contribute to the maintenance or transformation of stereotypical gender roles. The analysis relies on a critical review of available literature on the experiences of hearing children of deaf parents and language brokering, supplemented by findings from research on child language brokering in immigrant families. Special attention is given to how the broker role is linked to feminine and masculine gender roles, the role of shame and guilt, and the potential benefits of this practice for the development of autonomy, responsibility, and pride. The conclusion considers the possibility that language brokering may serve as a channel for questioning and redefining gender norms.

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