Start with your dominant hand in an open, flat handshape with your fingers together. Place the back of your hand against your cheek, with your palm facing outward. Brush the back of your hand downward along your cheek. This movement is typically done once, but can be repeated a second time depending on the emphasis.
Begin by signing 'documentary' and 'about', then use this sign to specify the subject. It clearly establishes the context of the film in an educational or descriptive manner.
Sign 'she', 'insult', and 'call', followed by this sign. Ensure your facial expressions reflect the negative, serious, or offensive nature of the insult being quoted.
Use this sign to represent 'prostitution', followed by 'controversial' and 'topic'. It serves as the conceptual root for the profession when discussing legal or social issues.
Begin by signing 'documentary' and 'about', then use this sign to specify the subject. It clearly establishes the context of the film in an educational or descriptive manner.
Sign 'she', 'insult', and 'call', followed by this sign. Ensure your facial expressions reflect the negative, serious, or offensive nature of the insult being quoted.
Use this sign to represent 'prostitution', followed by 'controversial' and 'topic'. It serves as the conceptual root for the profession when discussing legal or social issues.
It can be, depending on the context. While it is the standard ASL sign for 'prostitute,' it is also used for the derogatory term 'whore.' You should use it with caution, maintaining an objective tone when discussing it in an educational or legal context.
Pay close attention to your handshape. 'Girl' uses a closed fist with the thumb extended (an 'A' handshape), and only the thumb strokes the cheek. This sign uses a completely open, flat hand with the back of the fingers touching the cheek.
Yes, this sign is conceptually used for both the specific insult and the profession itself. When discussing the profession in a legal, historical, or educational context, this is the standard sign you would use to convey the concept.
