Mascots

The Sports Mascots Scam There is a contentious argument about whether to use controversial Native American mascots and nicknames for schools or sports organizations. One side is to allow some organizations to keep the mascots, and others vote to have other mascots be banned and force the organizations to change the names. However, due to the positive benefits of costs, and tradition, schools and sports organizations should not ban the use of controversial mascots even though some mascots can provoke

Indian mascots. A school has its right to keep a name that they have had for years. I believe that every team has their name for a reason. That they have taken it too far with the racist stuff. No one is being racist these schools have had their Indian mascots and their Indian names for years and they have absolutely no right to now come out and say these schools are being “racist” towards the tribes. I don’t believe they have any right to tell a team or force a team to stop using a mascot that they

In 1992, St. Bonaventure’s mascot was changed from the Brown Indian to the Wolfpack. The Brown Indian was the mascot during a time of racial tensions between the Native people and those who immigrated. The changing of the mascot was a good idea because having a Native American mascot negatively affects that group of people. One of the problems with having a Native American mascot is the representation and meaning of it. It is not represented as a tribute or support of the Native people. Its meaning

Is it okay to have Native American images as mascots? Some of the mascots names are Red Skins, Braves and Cleveland Indians. They chose these mascots because they thought that they would be intimidating to the other team. Imagine having a pink bunny for a mascot; other teams are not going to think that that is intimidating. Using Native American images and names in professional,collegiate and high school sports does not reinforce and perpetuate stereotypes because it is not harmful and it only

by a mascot. A mascot is used in a variety of ways, but mainly to represent a team’s identity and motivate both players and fans alike to bring out the competitive spirit. Many teams are represented with normal names and themes, while some are more controversial such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Indians, Florida State Seminoles, Atlanta Braves, and Washington Redskins (to name a few). A prickly topic for years, even decades the usage of Native American mascots continues

What kind of role does the school mascot play in the amount of spirit in a school? Whether it is an animal, flower, or historical figure, a mascot plays a very large role in a student body’s excitement and willingness to support their school athletics. There is a large debate on whether or not mascots can be offensive and disrespectful to certain cultures. In reality, using Native American mascots can support stereotypes, represent the Native American culture negatively, and damage the self-image

debate still rages on because there is no clear cut answer. I am on the side that Native American mascots should not be changed. First, Native American people see this as a chance for dialogue and conflict resolution. Next, This gives people to have an insight on Native American culture. Finally, many Native Americans feel that the names are not offensive. Native Americans see this issue of mascots as a topic that needs discussion. This discussion is seen by Native Americans as a way to learn about

More Than A Mascot “It 's more than mascot status. It 's hero worship.” by David Young. Throughout history, people has used mascot to instill inspiration and fear toward an idea. Mascots image has been utilized to impart spark and dread to our thoughts. The Egyptians had their Pharaoh, the Greek Olympians had the Gods, and Roman Gladiators used brute and strength to flare up the crowd’s attention. This quote by David Young was simply signifying the main ideas behind an organizational mascot. It 's more

Mascots: An honor or an insult? The idea of using Native American names and images in sports has been a topic of public controversy in the United States since the 1960’s. Sports mascots that continue to promote racial, cultural, or bias slurs should be changed so that racial discrimination can be stopped and everyone can be treated equally/fairly. In today’s society, there is no room for racism or stereotypes especially in sports; an activity that is supposed to bring people together to support

Native mascots are devoid of this respect and understanding. Rather, the use of Native mascots is an act of cultural appropriation: "the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you understand or respect this culture." Native mascots are tied to the appropriation of Native Americans for two reasons: the first being the mascot’s appearance, and the second being the effect on the fans. The costumes and symbols that many Native mascots utilize