What made people have such a strong commitment to oralism despite?

People's strong commitment to oralism, despite its limitations, stemmed from a belief in the importance of integration and communication with the hearing world. Advocates argued that oralism would enable Deaf individuals to acquire spoken language and participate fully in society. The prevailing societal attitudes at the time often viewed sign language as inferior, leading to a push for methods that emphasized speech and auditory skills. This commitment was also reinforced by influential educators and institutions promoting oralism as the preferred method for teaching Deaf individuals.