The use of Indian culture by non-Indians as mascots‚ logos‚ and nicknames has been a constant fight for years. Schools have been using names of tribes with aggressive‚ stoic histories for their sports teams. But the Native Americans look at that and feel discriminated against‚ because of the negative stereotype given by that type of label. In a pro perspective‚ the teams and schools that want to use the names of “Brave‚ Chief’s‚ Apache‚ and Seminoles” chose to label their team after legendary historical
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Culturally-themed Mascots Are Offensive With today’s world moving so rapidly into the future‚ it is important that we not forget our past. Our history has defined generations‚ instilling within them a sense of appreciation for their own traditions and cultures. The scope of impact that culture has is so large‚ that it even extends into the world of sports. Thousands of teams across the country derive their names and mascots from ethnic groups‚ predominantly the Native Americans. Though they claim
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Controversy on Native American Mascots Bigotry and mockery are two concepts that the United States has fought with since its creation‚ and it seemed that it was disappearing‚ but it hasn’t. Many schools‚ of all levels‚ are using a Native American mascot to represent their sporting teams and this has brought much controversy over the truth behind these mascots. This idea is the mocking a heritage for money and amusement of others. It does not‚ in any way‚ represent the truth behind Native American
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In Jane Willy’s controversial piece‚ “ Is the College Use of American Indian Mascots racist?”‚ she voices her opinion regarding the topic stating that the colleges’ responsibility to ensure that the American Indian tribes that are being represented are also being respected. Willy’s argument is deemed strong and effective in terms of the Rogerian method because Willy presents both sides of the argument sans bias. She then proceeds to provide context to present supporting examples of valid points in
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The exploitation of racially and culturally offensive nicknames‚ mascots‚ and images in sports has been a topic of debate in the US and Canada over the last half-century. The controversy occurs at all levels ranging from elementary schools to professional teams. This has resulted in many teams changing either their team name‚ team image‚ or team mascot associated with their sports teams. The most well known professional teams that are not supported by their respective tribes are the Atlanta Braves
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whether to keep Mascots in schools or not‚ started in late 1970’s and from then this debate is going on. Most of the schools have Indian Mascots in place for half a century and suddenly it become problem to use Indian Mascots. Over 500 Native American organizations also announced their support for the removal of those mascots and over 1200 schools across the United States have changed the name of their sports teams and some school refused to play with those schools using Indian mascots. But some school
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use a Native American name? Can you imagine that sports teams are being given Native American names? People are deliberating whether sports teams should have Native American names. Sports teams should not use Native Americans names. Because‚ it dehumanizes and is offensive to Native American names. First of all‚ it is offensive that sports teams use Native American names. A recent study by Washington post states that 6 out of 10 native Americans find it offensive that sport teams use Native American
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North Dakota is currently in one of the biggest debates over a Native American team mascot. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is fighting with the University of North Dakota regarding the Fighting Sioux mascot. The Native American students have been increasing the pressure on the University to change its name. “We’re seeing more educators around the county‚ in middle Schools‚ high schools and at universities‚ concerned about the racial climate in schools dropping these symbols” (Johansen
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appropriating African-American culture –even when black people don’t get that same love reciprocated. This appropriation is seen many times in pop culture‚ schools‚ and the media. In the passage‚ “Appropriating Native American Imagery Honors No One but the Prejudice” by Amy Stretton‚ she emphasizes that racial stereotyping and inaccurate racial portrayals do not honor a living breathing people. Similar to black culture‚ Native American culture is often appropriated through the use of mascots and offensive
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In mostly all sports‚ the teams use mascots to show their teams strength and pride. The mascots are used as a factor of intimidation and also as a team motivator. Mascots can range from the fiercest animals to the smallest inanimate object. Mascots in general never fall under scrutiny except for the ones that that represent the Native Americans‚ tribes or cultures. The idea of having related names to the Native Americans seems respectful and honorable for most of the society as it is a tribute to
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