Mascots have caused much controversy dating back to the 20th century. The mascot causing the most controversy is the Native American. Other mascots such as Arabians, Irish, and African Americans to name a few also have issues with being derogatory and racist. There are two sides to the story: the side who think it’s honoring the minority races in America while others thinks it’s racist and dishonoring. The controversy of mascots seems to be a never ending battle that could very easily be argued correctly on either side.
Mascots are a thing of the past and of the future, the same debate has been on going around for centuries. Is it politically correct to have schools and sports teams represented by different races? The argument from the point …show more content…
They are still allowed to carry out having Native American mascots. Sayre, Pennsylvania ever since they have had their mascot, the Redskin, they have not once been questioned. They have never been told they have to change or might have to. It seems people lose interest if it doesn’t involve them, but if the roles were reversed it should affect the situation. The “Fightin Whites” was a coed college club team mascot. “It was created by a Native American initially designed to show the white Americans what it feels like to be mocked by a mascot” (Mind Your). Unfortunately, the plan backfired because white Americans found it funny and quite intriguing. They started chanting alone at games and got a good kick out of it. Eventually, years later some people found it offensive but not enough to make an impact on changing our Native American mascots to something less offensive to minority races in …show more content…
It only seemed to have that one push that went a little way with the NCAA. While watching an argument between fans and Native Americans on TV it’s easily noticed that there is a lot of tension between fans and culture. While watching how the one side reacts to the other you will see at times agreement but it never seems to be an effect towards the fans of a team. Hands were shaken and they split ways and nothing changed. Everything remains as it was. To many Native Americans, it’s frustrating and almost makes them want to quit. When you ask why they don’t give up they reply to something along the lines of always staying true to who they really are and sticking up for the
Mascots are a thing of the past and of the future, the same debate has been on going around for centuries. Is it politically correct to have schools and sports teams represented by different races? The argument from the point …show more content…
They are still allowed to carry out having Native American mascots. Sayre, Pennsylvania ever since they have had their mascot, the Redskin, they have not once been questioned. They have never been told they have to change or might have to. It seems people lose interest if it doesn’t involve them, but if the roles were reversed it should affect the situation. The “Fightin Whites” was a coed college club team mascot. “It was created by a Native American initially designed to show the white Americans what it feels like to be mocked by a mascot” (Mind Your). Unfortunately, the plan backfired because white Americans found it funny and quite intriguing. They started chanting alone at games and got a good kick out of it. Eventually, years later some people found it offensive but not enough to make an impact on changing our Native American mascots to something less offensive to minority races in …show more content…
It only seemed to have that one push that went a little way with the NCAA. While watching an argument between fans and Native Americans on TV it’s easily noticed that there is a lot of tension between fans and culture. While watching how the one side reacts to the other you will see at times agreement but it never seems to be an effect towards the fans of a team. Hands were shaken and they split ways and nothing changed. Everything remains as it was. To many Native Americans, it’s frustrating and almost makes them want to quit. When you ask why they don’t give up they reply to something along the lines of always staying true to who they really are and sticking up for the