Persuasive Essay On Mascots

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I never gain enough knowledge about mascot or anything that defines it, it is first time I heard that Native American called by a mascot. I remember seeing mascot of football teams which they have for many years, and they team doesn’t change it because they have faith in their mascot. However, some mascot that I review from article, defines how mascot been used toward racism. Nobody ever, think of it because we don’t pay attention to things closely. If any team win or lose we celebrate their victory but never think how this team is defining it mascot. My experience after listening “Indian Mascot” debate, I feel that we all don’t care and never realizes that we hurting people who own this land. In article “15 Racist Brand Mascots and Logos That Make The Redskins Look Progressive” author define the name usage of Native American mascot is really depressing because we showing it to create differences between our …show more content…
"Missing the Point: The Real Impact of Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth." YouTube. YouTube, 25 July 2014. Web. 22 June 2016. . Aaron Taube and Katie, Richards2014 Jun. 19, 279 497, and 35. 2016. “15 Racist Brand Mascots And Logos That Make The Redskins Look Progressive.” Business Insider. 19, June, 2014. Web. 22 June 2016. http://www.businessinsider.com/15-racist-brand-mascots-and-logos-2014-6.
Hey Euince Pluma,
I totally agree with your point of views, after listening to debate for Indian Mascot logo. I believe we can bring change to it, I never realize that it’s a way of showing racism. Even I never pay attention to it, it the issue that most people not even bother to look, or solve. Many people would think or say "it is just mascot" not anything hurtful. Because we don't have respect for other now days, we just do those work that benefit us. The management could choose anything else instead of Indian Mascot. The question is why they have done this way? Or maybe people would define it in positive

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