About this video

• Video Title: Gender Distinction | ASL - American Sign Language
• Channel: ASL THAT
• Speakers: Not specified in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:01:28

Overview

This video explains how to distinguish gender in American Sign Language (ASL) by using a facial marking. It demonstrates how signs for family members and relationships are modified to indicate whether the person is male or female.

Key takeaways

• Facial Marking for Gender: A line across the face is used to distinguish gender in ASL. Signs above the line indicate male, and signs below the line indicate female.
• Basic Gender Signs: MAN/BOY and WOMAN/GIRL are introduced as foundational signs.
• Distinguishing Family Members: The video shows how to differentiate between male and female family roles such as FATHER/MOTHER, BROTHER/SISTER, HUSBAND/WIFE, UNCLE/AUNT, and GRANDFATHER/GRANDMOTHER.
• Other Relationships: Signs for BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND, BOY COUSIN/GIRL COUSIN, NEPHEW/NIECE, and SON/DAUGHTER are also demonstrated with gender distinction.

The video explains how to distinguish gender in American Sign Language (ASL) using a facial marking. A line across the face indicates gender: signs above the line are for male, and signs below the line are for female. The video demonstrates this with basic gender signs like MAN/BOY and WOMAN/GIRL, and then shows how to differentiate various family roles such as FATHER/MOTHER, BROTHER/SISTER, HUSBAND/WIFE, UNCLE/AUNT, GRANDFATHER/GRANDMOTHER, NEPHEW/NIECE, and SON/DAUGHTER. It also covers relationships like BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND and BOY COUSIN/GIRL COUSIN.