JoJo Henderson Ms. Gay ENGL 1301.22 20 Oct. 2015 Textual Rhetorical Analysis: “Goodell Defends Redskins’ Name” In the last seventy-five years there have been effortless attempts by protesters to rid the Washington football organization of the “Redskins” nickname. In 2013, protesters were assisted by ten U.S. Congress members in the effort to strip the organization of their beloved mascot. These congress members wrote a letter filled with their concerns to Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner) along with Dan Snyder (Washington Redskins Franchise Owner) and also to every NFL organization in the league.…
Response to Ward Churchill’s Essay There are several reasons why Ward Churchill argues that names of sports teams such as “Braves”, “Indians”, and “Chiefs” are examples of outright racism and as insulting to Native Americans as the “Redskins” mascot. First, in real life, names of Indian Americans (in a combination with native symbols and images) are frequently used in a derogatory manner, depicting native Indians as inhuman, menacing, and grotesque. Using tribal names of Indian Americans helps to condition general public to view Native Americans as savages by associating names of tribes with dehumanizing, offensive, and derogatory practices. Second, although it may be argued that such names are intended to demonstrate respect for Native…
We cannot make statements saying something is offensive, when we have no experience in the issue. The Washington redskins have been around for over 40 years, why change the name now?…
Shakley states that he went to a Braves game in the 70’s and the Braves name wasn’t the problem, it was the Indian that would come out dancing every time a player would hit a homerun. Shakley states that getting rid of stereotypes from colleges isn’t easy or inexpensive but it’s the right thing to do he says. “He also states Sports illustrated did a survey and 84 percent of Native Americans polled they had no problem with Indian names or mascots, Shakley”. This article raises the issue whether or not to change mascots from sports…
You know, 6th graders,the use of the team names Redskins and how offensive to native americans it is, is very interesting! I know that the name redskins can and is very offensive to native americans. I also know that some states, like california, are trying to and have already banned the name redskins for teams and high schools and things like that. The washington redskins are in court trying to keep the team name and not have to think about different names. Also the Washington Redskins are trying to keep their name because it has been that threw out the whole Washington’s franchise.…
In the article, The real history of Native American team names Erik Brady, Director of the National Museum of the American Indian: Do Native American mascots honor or offend? Brady believes that it is offensive stating that, “ … American Indian team names simply did not and could not connote respect in the age when they emerged.” Therefore, during this time period, there was a stigma against Natives and he believes the name fits that stigma. No other race was respected as much as another during this time period, many races were discriminated against and ridiculed. Being that this was an issue around this time how does the name “Redskins” not be seen as offensive?…
The word “redskins” is offensive. According to Dictionary.com the word redskin means, “A contemptuous term used to refer to a North American Indian.” The logo and mascot of the football team, the Washington Redskins, is a Native American man. While it is not right to use an offensive word for a team’s name, it is not immoral. If something is offensive, it doesn’t automatically make it immoral.…
The APA proves how Indian mascots and names have a negative effect on Native Americans while also noting it is a violation against their civil rights. Grose states the Supreme Court had a chance to resolve the racial issues involving team names and mascots, but they turned down the opportunity for change in 2009 in the Harjo v. Pro-Football, Incorporative case. The case involved Native Americans arguing that the name of the Washington Redskins football…
Using Native American names for sport team mascots devalues their experiences. In the article, “The “F Word””, Firoozer Dumas states, “My cousin’s name, Farbod, means “Greatness”. When he moved to America, all the kids called him “Farthead”. My brother Farshid (“he who enlightens”) became “Fartshit”.” When Firoozeh Dumas moved to America with his family the names they were given that meant something so great to them, were devalued and made into a mockery.…
Throughout the years society has become more and more sensitive to certain topics regarding feelings and emotions. The smallest action or word can trigger a person to become offended or get angry about a topic or event. One such topic is the use of Native American mascots throughout different school, universities and professional sports teams. There are two sides for this argument that most people stand on, they are either all for or all against the use of such mascots. The use of Native American mascots gives off a sense of pride and honor to those who represent the mascot by making them feel a part of something important, retains the heritage of the tribe in that community, and shows values such as leadership and bravery that many Native…
There has been many arguments about Native American sports team mascots, name and logos. It is time for sports teams to just get rid of the “racist’’ sports imagery because the protesters will not stop talking about them. some of these teams using Native American mascots include the washington Redskins, the Florida State Seminoles, the Cleveland Indians, the Atlanta Braves, the Cherokee Braves and many more. Using native american images and names in professional, colligate, and high school sports teams does not reinforce and perpetuate stereotypes because the mascots are used to represent native symbols and to not offend and its also to represent the heritage and the way they used to do things.…
S. S. (2003, Feb 01). Chief Offenders. Native American Times. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview Kettle, J. and Masters, C. Racist Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation in American College Sports: Changing the Mascot at Dartmouth, Stanford, Oklahoma, and Syracuse. Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Clinic.…
Get over it” (King 64). King concedes that it is fair for fans to get attached, as they recognize that team and have fond memories practicing the rituals and traditions associated with the team name; but King also pinpoints that post-Civil Rights era America generates this feeling that racism is not a problem anymore, simply an unwarranted feeling at best. While expressing minimal sympathy to Redskins fans, King still makes it very clear that the harms associated with Native American mascots certainly outweigh the fan’s sense of connection. The core of King’s reasoning for this opinion centers around the fact that while racist practices have been in place for some time, a traditions longevity does not make it any less racist, yet rather opens the door for more ignorant decisions. King personifies this by recounting the former president of the National Congress of American Indians experience a Redskins game, where people started pulling her hair and calling her a redskin, leaving her to feel…
The article “Indian Mascots-You’re Out” by Jack Shakley, was published in the Los Angeles Times in August 2011. The author argues the issues of sport teams having Native American names. The author wrote the article due to more and more Native Americans protesting at stadiums. With the article being divided into four sections. It was pretty straight forward.…
Have you ever thought about what’s in the lipstick you wear? Or how may it affect your mouth? Many lipsticks that have been put on market have been giving the media attention and is getting lawsuits. The FDA have found out many popular products that we use on a daily basic contains lead. The amount of lead found in the lipstick container is more than the amount allowed in a regular size candy bar.…