Mascot Analysis

Although I understand and respect many of my classmate’s views and points, I do not agree with them entirely. What I do agree on is that offensive names such as “Redskins” should be removed if that term really is that insulting. I do not agree names like “Indians” should be changed. I also do not believe that every “Indian” mascot should be removed. When people say that the Mascot is an unrealistic and stereotypical portrayal, they are right. Mascots are not supposed to be realistic. Most mascots are stereotypical. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pirate Mascot could be considered just as stereotypical and unrealistic as the Florida State Seminole.
I think it is important to why teams choose mascots in the first place. The definition of mascot