Deaf in Sweden


Population
Sign Languages
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Deaf of Sweden live similarly to any other person within their given culture. Because of their communication limits, they are cut off from meaningful interaction with any who have not learned Swedish Sign Language.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Swedish are trying to include the Deaf, but because of their special communication needs, it’s difficult. There is the Discrimination Act, but many jobs require hearing. Few employers are able or willing to go the extra mile to learn Swedish Sign Language so they can communicate.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Swedes are officially Christian, usually Lutheran. But their faith is compromised by the common secularization that has happened throughout Europe. Deaf Swedes might attend church with their families but understand less than other people because the m


What Are Their Needs?

The Deaf are put at a grave disadvantage in the job market. There is a general feeling of hopelessness and helplessness because of being stuck.


Prayer Items

Pray for many Christians to teach at Deaf schools in Sweden and present them with the gospel.
Pray for Deaf people to receive Jesus Christ, the only savior.
Pray for Deaf people in Sweden to have dreams and visions of the risen Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Sweden.


References

Anonymous
https://www.unspokenasl.com/aslblogs/deaf-rights-in-sweden-the-discrimination-act/
https://www.deafhistory.eu/index.php/component/zoo/tag/deaf-history/Sweden?f=1&Itemid=140


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Deaf
People Name in Country Deaf
Pronunciation def
Alternate Names
Population this Country 21,000
Population all Countries 50,266,000
Total Countries 216
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 19007
ROP3 Code 114916
Country Sweden
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Sweden
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.31 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
57.20 %
Ethnic Religions
0.17 %
Hinduism
0.13 %
Islam
3.61 %
Non-Religious
38.35 %
Other / Small
0.23 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Swedish Sign Language (21,000 speakers)
Language Code swl   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Swedish Sign Language (21,000 speakers)
Language Code swl   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Swedish Sign Language

Primary Language:  Swedish Sign Language

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2001-2008)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Kate Nelson/AusAID - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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