sport, at every level of 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 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. Utilizing an Indian mascot is nothing more than a veiled attempt at
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
years there has been a growing controversy around the use and abuse of Indian mascots. This practice, which some claim is a representation of competitive spirit and team identity while others declare discrimination, has sparked passionate debates and intense protests. Multiple schools have voluntarily abandoned their Indian-related names. However, some have not and the dispute remains ever-present. Truly, there should be no compromise. The use of Indians as sports mascots is immoral because it discriminates
case of a Washington Redskins game, people would be wearing Native American attire with their faces painted red. You would also see people protesting and carrying posters telling the Redskins team to eliminate their mascot and change their name. The public disagreement between the Redskins mascot and the Native American population is based on historical events and public opinion. Some argue that the Redskins mascot honors Native American traditions and culture, while embracing the love for football
Valdivia “Racism American Style and Resistance to Change: Art Education’s Role in the Indian Mascot Issue.” By Elizabeth M. Delacruz. For many people the debate on having a Native American as a mascot in schools continues, on whether having one is being used or viewed as a stereotype or as a tribute. Now the question is should the Native American mascots be banned? Yes, as said in the article it is seen as a disrespectful, racist and stereotype to display our Native Americans in such a vulgar
schools, sports teams, and organizations that all have one thing in common- an Indian mascot. Many schools have voluntarily abandoned Indian related nicknames in the last few years due to complaints on the mascot. There are still several schools and professional sports teams such as the Redskins, Indians, Apaches, and Chiefs. There is a question arising around the United States on whether using a Native American as a mascot is prideful or prejudice. The answer to this question is much too complex. Without
the article, “Indian Mascots-You’re Out!”, Jack Shakely talks about the use of Native American mascots in sports. The author describes the use of Indian mascots in the course of history of sports. He talks about how this bothered some people. The way sports can use Indian mascots can be very discriminating. He talks about how the mascots look dumb and does dumb things in front of the fans. “In a 2002 study on the subject, Sports Illustrated reported that 84% of Native Americans polled had no problem
Native American Names in Sports Are Unacceptable "Change starts when someone sees the next step." ~William Drayton Native Americans are trying to take that next step. For the past 100 years Americans have stolen their sacred names and used them for mascots of high school, college, and professional sports teams. The National Education Association is one of the first to step to the plate by passing, Article I-41, which advises use of Prejudicial Terms and Symbols "The National Education Association
In the collective effort of the American masses to become increasingly politically correct and sensitive of human rights, there has been much debate regarding the Washington Redskins appropriation of Native American culture in their team name and logo. Other sports teams Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Chiefs also use race and ethnicity derived iconography that some believe also belittles the sordid legacy of the near extermination of American Indians by white colonist-invaders. However, the Redskins
use names and images associated with Native Americans. Estrada believes that using Native American tribes/groups as sport team names are unacceptable. Native Americans have the right just like all other ethnic groups to rally against the world of sports entertainment. The “Washington Blackskins” would not last a week if that were a team name so why should we allow the name “Redskins.” Estrada argues that the newspapers should ban references to Native American nicknames. People of the sports entertainment
The growing debate about the mascots, logos, and team names used in sports has been an issue since the 1960’s-1970’s. The argument that is at hand is depicting if these symbols are a representation of pride or if they can be classified as racist. There are many supporters to both sides of this debate. Many on one side are arguing that the symbols are clearly racist while others on the opposing side are making claims that the symbols are an honor to whom they are portraying and are negatively connected
when a native from the North American country is targeted through sports? Sports: physical active games, fan filled, entertaining to the public, and usually represented by an object. The typical sports mascot varies between an animal, historical figures to a fictional character. To the public, some mascots that have a positive outlook since they are just “things” representing a game; to the observational public there are some mascots that have a demeaning aspect. In the case of the use of Native Americans
protests of a then University of Illinois graduate student, Charlene Teters. She is a Spokane Indian whose campaign against Chief Illiniwek, mascot of the University of Illinois. The beloved mascot team of University of Illinois, turned a college town upside down and made many people rethink the larger issues of culture and identity. Started in 1926, the mascot has undergone many changes, but has largely remained a very stereotyped Indian image. Initially coming to the U. of Illinois from Santa Fe
Redskins, a name of honor or dishonor? There has been controversy that involves the name and logo a National Football League (NFL) team named the Washington Redskins. Many people believe the use of Native American names and symbols by non-native sports teams, is a detrimental form of ethnic stereotyping. President Barack Obama discussed issues of culture and professional football on an interview with the Associated Press (AP), stating that the Washington Redskins football team should consider a new
not. American have and still use team names that highlight ethnicity. Richard Estrada, in 1995, wrote a syndicated column for the Dallas Morning News titled “Sticks and Stones and Sports Team Names”, in it he argues that using names like the Redskins is wrong. I agree with Estrada, Using an ethnic group to represent a sports team is wrong. Many owners of the teams had used the excuse that such names, like the Washington Redskins, where meant to be representing the pride and honor of Native Americans
offensive and outdated depiction of Native Americans. This paper will cover the current efforts taken by Native Americans to abolish the name and their opinions of why the team name needs to be changed. One of the biggest problems Native Americans have with sports teams using names, logos, or anything with Indian affiliation is the negative connotations associated
The use of historical figures or groups as mascots, such as Indians, have caused some controversy over whether these mascots should be utilized to represent different colleges and universities in America. Carron Phillips in his article “It’s time for colleges to dump Old South nicknames and mascots” and Barbara Munson in her article “Common Themes and Questions About the use of ‘Indian’ Logos” both believe that historical nicknames and mascots should not be utilized to represent different colleges
It has been decided by the California State Legislature to approve the ban on use of Redskins as a mascot for Calaveras High School. By 2017, four high schools in California will have to phase out of their use of the Native American mascot. To some this is doing justice in defense to the Native Americans, but to others it is taking away a proud tradition of honoring them. For one to be reasonably offended one must understand both sides of the argument. As Calaveras High School, we are using the name
efforts, the stereotyping of native americans into narrow images is an undeniable consequence of choosing such names and images”( Bernard Franklin). People are using native americans as mascots. This is problematic, because they are dehumanizing, use derogatory, racist terms, and impair race relations. This is easily fixable, and I don’t understand why it hasn’t been already. The solution? Stop using native americans as mascots. Using a group of people as a mascot makes them seem more like an
the players are not actually Native American. How upset would this make actual Native Americans? According to Trey Lawrence, the Shiner High School Superintendent, the Shiner Comanches received a letter from a Comanche Indian that talked about how proud he was in the Shiner Comanches and the mascot (Crowe para 14). On the other hand, some people are actually mad about these offensive team names. Such as the Oneida Indian Nation, who hopes to bring the “Change the Mascot” campaign against the Washington