Tips for Using Masculine and Feminine Signs in ASL

In this insightful language tip, Dr. Byron Bridges reveals a fundamental pattern in ASL: the spatial distinction between masculine and feminine signs! Through clear examples like "uncle/aunt" and "grandfather/grandmother," you'll discover how signs made above the eyes indicate masculine concepts, while those below represent feminine ones. This simple but powerful rule will help you understand and remember gendered signs more easily, adding an important layer of understanding to your ASL vocabulary. Get ready to unlock this key pattern that will make learning new signs more intuitive! 👁️✨