Mascots

teams’ logos. So, why take the time and money to change their brand for the very few amount of people that think it’s little offensive? In the past couple of years, a lot of people see many pro and college sports teams differently because of their mascot or logo. Native Americans, whose culture diminished ever since Europeans stepped onto the shores of the East, are used as branding for all levels and divisions of athletics teams. A lot of people argue for both sides of the conflict, with one side

The issue centered around the removal of Indian mascots and logos from sports teams is emblematic of the struggle of a politically and economically weak minority to achieve equality in this country. For a people to achieve equality within a society, they must be deemed worthy of respect and the failure

Professional sports teams that have Native American mascots are used in a way that disrespects the people of Native American descent. It also happens at the high school level and gives the young adults with an biased outlook on the culture and history of these people. Any sports team name with an Native American mascot should have to change there name. Teams that have the name like Redskins, Indians, and Red Raiders are racist terms used as mascots. Interchange the name with the Negroes, the Jews

Stephan Edmonson December 15, 2015 HUC 109 Argument: Should Native American Mascots be banned from sports teams When I think of names such as Redskins, Braves, Warriors, Indians, I think of just a logo. Perhaps looking a bit deeper I see the imagery behind the name; a strong-willed relentless character. Despite how many people may feel about the this highly debatable topic it will ultimately come down to how you view the usage of Native Americans in sports. It is also important to consider, while

all names of sports teams that use Native American history and heritage for mascots, merchandise, and cheap cheers. This practice is disrespectful to Native American history and is a form of cultural appropriation not “respect”. This use of Native American tribal names and racist nicknames of the past for sports teams is offensive and they should no longer be used. Use of Native American names as sports team names and mascots promotes unfair and untrue stereotypes on a grand scale. By continuing this

Should Controversial Sports Mascots Be Replaced? The controversy over sports mascots is nothing new in today’s society. From the early 1960’s it has created an immense campaign against stereotypical sport mascot names. In articles, Indian Mascots—You’re Out, and So Sioux Me each author demonstrates how many people including Native Americans perceive certain mascots to be offensive. The authors’ first goals are to raise attention to this topic by creating pathos in their writing. Although Mark Hyman

Americans hurt by mascots/team names within the sports industry? Is it because the sports industry took action of creating mascots and Native American names without their approval? Any reasonable person watching would consider this to be critically stereotypical. The media tends to publicly assimilate people with the foul images that portray mascots on television, yet not everyone seems to acknowledge it. Not all, but the majority of Native Americans are offended by the mascots and team names. Two-Hawks

people; although, I do understand where they are coming from. With that being said, teams should not have names and mascots that are going to offend other cultures.

competition, have a mascot. It is the mascot that represents the competitive spirit and team identity, motivating players and fans alike. Does the symbol chosen as a mascot have any impact on whether a team wins or loses? Unlikely. But the choice of a Native American mascot continues to ignite debate and controversy among athletes, fans and alumni, as well as those people who might otherwise be disinterested in sports. Why all the controversy? The dispute over whether Native American mascots should be

discriminating? Many people acknowledge that mascots are used as a symbolic identification in many schools and sports teams of all sorts. For many years, people from the Native American Culture have encountered inappropriate displays of Indian names and mascots in sports. It is also known that most people have aroused conflict because of many misinterpretations over certain mascots that have been used by well-known and popular sports team. In the essay, “Indian Mascots–You’re Out” Jack Shakely introduces