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Dehumanize Native American Mascots
There is a large debate that native american mascots are racist creates harmful stereotypes and that it is racist. One mascot for example the washington redskins the name redskin it offensive by its itself it is determinable. The team owners refuse to change the it.the term redskin is a reminder of the genocide native people went through. When the opposing side says they are being too sensitive the slur is equivalent to the ¨N¨word you wouldn't have a african american as a mascot,paint your face black and call it pride. All native american mascots are offensive one that stands out is the redskin mascot it dehumanizes native american no matter what sport fans. They They were paid money for killing women and children—not just men," Vest

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