Afghan Sign Language

In this article, we will explore the impact of Afghan Sign Language on different aspects of contemporary society. From his influence on technology to his role in popular culture, Afghan Sign Language has left a significant mark on the modern world. Through detailed analysis, we will examine how Afghan Sign Language has shaped our beliefs, values, and behaviors, and how its continued presence continues to impact our lives today. This article seeks to provide a deeper understanding of Afghan Sign Language and its relevance in today's world, as well as reflect on its future and evolution.

Afghan Sign Language
Jalalabad Sign Language
Native toAfghanistan
Native speakers
190,000 (2021)
Language codes
ISO 639-3afg
Glottologafgh1239

Afghan Sign Language is the deaf sign language of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, possibly with some presence in Kabul. It has been encouraged in the country's only school for the deaf, and derives from the Deaf-community sign language of Jalalabad, but it's not known what connection it may have, if any, with the sign languages of other cities with established deaf populations, which are principally Kabul, Mazar-e Sharif, Herat, and Kandahar. American Sign Language was used in the Jalalabad school for a few years, and so may have had some influence on Afghan Sign.

References

  1. ^ Afghan Sign Language at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022) Closed access icon
  2. ^ ISO 639-3 Registration Authority: Request for New Language Code Element in ISO 639-3

Relevant literature

  • Power, Justin. 2014. Handshapes in Afghan Sign Language. MA thesis, University of North Dakota. Downloadable PDF copy
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