Marah Jaraisy
marahjaraisy.bsky.social
Marah Jaraisy
@marahjaraisy.bsky.social
M4C-AHRC PhD student at the University of Birmingham.
Sign language sociolinguistics is my passion, working hard to make it a full-time job!

Palestinian from Nazareth living in the UK
This project wouldn't have been possible without the collaboration and support of the Kufr Qassem deaf community, and many many others.

I would also like to thank my supervisors @adamcschembri.bsky.social and @mperlman.bsky.social for their incredible support!
September 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Ohh fab!! Is there a version in English?
September 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I have a couple of micro-community sign languages in mind, which the community itself refers to as "old sign language", "local sign language", "Arab sign language", etc, not necessarily the name of the town or village where it emerged. It varies, really, even within the community.
August 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I’m a multilingual, hardworking, enthusiastic linguist passionate about sociolinguistics, language contact, sign languages & gestures
Ready to contribute my skills to a hybrid, remote (UK/Europe), or onsite (UK only) position

Let’s chat if you know of opportunities!
Let's turn Dr. into hireable 👩‍🎓💼
January 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
In UK slang they say: "they're taking the mick" 😅
January 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM