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…
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…
Racism American and Resistance to Change: Art Education’s Role in the Indian Mascot Issue. In Elizabeth De La Cruz’s’ article, the author vividly describes and to capture the feelings of Charlene Teter as well as many other Native Americans. When it comes to the lack of sensitivity and politically incorrect usage of Native American Indian Mascot is used in society, but more so, in the sports realm. Many people misuse the Native American mascot in sports and do not really think that it is harmful. However, Teter’s cultural shock when attending the University of Illinois made her aware that the Indian mascot was being misrepresented.…
Although the Washington DC football team supports the Natives, their team name is seen as derogatory because the term dehumanizes Natives, symbolizes offensive terminology against the culture and is deemed as racist. In football, they use mascots to bring luck or to represent a group with a common public identity. Some believe Native…
Grose informs readers about the psychological impact of racial stereotypes and Indian mascots on Native Americans, while also exploring court cases involving teams with Indian mascots. Grose says many people argue that sport team names like the Redskins, Indians, and Warriors do not harm anyone. However, those names do affect Native American children’s self esteem and well-being. In 2005, the American Psychological Association, APA, made several conclusions on the issues, which state “the continued use of American Indian mascots, symbols, images, and personalities undermines the educational experiences of members of all communities - especially those who have had little contact with Indigenous people.” The APA also includes the unwelcome and hostile learning environments American Indians experience due to the images and stereotypes that are promoted in society.…
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.…
Why the use of Native American Team Names Needs to End For the longest time sports teams have named their teams things based off of Native Americans. From the NFL to the NCAA, multiple teams have used such names. In some cases, the use of names is more appropriate than others. An example of a team being respectful and understanding while using a Native American name is Florida State, or as the are often referred to as the Seminoles.…
I think it is okay to use native american mascots as long as they are not racist. Three examples of native american sports teams would be the Cherokee Braves, Florida State seminoles, and the Washington Redskins. The Cherokee Braves are a (high school) sports team and the florida state seminoles are a (collegiate) sports team and the Washington redskins are a (NFL) football team. These teams all have to do with native americans. The NCAA is threatening to shut down or stop all sports teams that has anything to do with native americans due to racism.…
According to Grazian (2010), “sporting events in the United States generally emphasize American identities and national pride through a verity of rituals such as singing national anthem before the game begin. There are some things for Fans to do same things for the game such as wearing and having the uniform, insignias, team colors and demarcating symbols. We can easily see it by going to the baseball games.…
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.…
Practices Essay Assignment In America sports are considered a big deal to many people. Many Americans watch sports to cast away their problems form the daily mishaps of the world. So, when politics merges with spots this upsets many Americans. I do believe that many famous athletes should voice the problems of the Nation.…
Arguing the Feelings of Native American Mascots In “Appropriating Native American Imagery Honors no one but Prejudice,” Amy Stretten argue “Racial stereotyping, inaccurate racial portrayals and cultural appropriation do not honor a living breathing people. Plain and simple, cultural appropriation- especially when members of the culture protest the appropriation - is not respectful” (Stretten par.7). In short, Stretten is arguing that the way society goes about “honoring” Native Americans is offensive and should be discontinued.…
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, LeBron James, and the Super Bowl all have something in common. they are all icons of great American sports. But which sport is the most American? While the World Series, March Madness, and the Super Bowl all have immense viewership and popularity in the United States, that is not enough to make it the most American sport. Football claims the title of the most American sport for several reasons.…