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XI. The Removal of Colonel Reb as the Mascot The progression of the University’s image began in 1997 with the ban of the Confederate flag in the football stadium by, then Chancellor Robert Khayat. This was the result then Athletic Director, Pete Boone and student leaders who approved a resolution asking Ole Miss fans to stop waving Rebel flags at athletic events. In an interview Boone stated that the flag hurt recruitment (Cabell, 1997). "I mean, we 've got a great university here, a great…

American mascots for sport teams claim it is because these mascots are based on stereotypes, have psychological effects on Native American individuals, and display an inaccurate representation of the many tribes cultures and traditions. Stereotypes of Native Americans mascots are usually seen with feathers, skin that is brown or red, and have names such as, “Chiefs,” and “Redskins”. Those who are not aware of the history behind these names and protean tend to think that mascots are just mascots,…

taking a stand and have been protesting over decades, possibly even longer about Indian team names and mascots in competition sports. A bunch of people, especially the Indian tribe have questioned that if some of the team names or mascots are appropriate or offensive. If people are arguing about this situation than should sport teams and mascots be named after Indian tribes? In the article “Indians Mascots-You’re Out!” by Jack Shakely, the…

Native American Mascots in Sports The creation of Native American mascots was not to offend anybody, but if it offends the Native American race. Using the word “redskin” can cause hurt in a person and also offend them. Some see the mascots as an honor to the Native Americans for having a Native American mascot not knowing that in the world today, mascots are seen as jokes. Kids dressed up with war paint on their face and headgear is meant to be taken as a joke and make people laugh. This can be…

NFL use of Native American Mascots Since the Washington Redskins joined the National football League, in 1936, there has been major controversy regarding the teams’ use of a Native American as a mascot. Usually team mascots are animals so many people find it offensive that the Washington Redskins chose to use the Native American culture. Some people are outraged at the fact that the NFL, or National Football League, allowed them to use a race as a mascot. The National Football League should not…

Native American Mascot Controversy Since the 1960s, the Native American mascot controversy has been a prominent debate. To many indigenous communities, the usage of their cultural depictions in high school, college, or at professional level, some sports teams’ choice of mascots are offensive. Others disagree, noting that it stands as a symbol of pride for their establishment and insist they have the right to keep it that way. The National Collegiate Athletic Association-the group who regulates…

reference- to understand his thoughts and feelings so well that you could summarize them for him.” In order to truly understand from the opponent’s position you must try to understand where they are coming from. In “Is the College use of American Indian Mascot Racist?” by Jane Willy, Willy presents how many schools have been told to drop the Native American nicknames. One asks why? It is seen as…

“Is the use of American Indian Mascots Racist” Rogerian argument In the essay “Id the use of American Indian Mascots Racist essay” by Jane Willy she uses Rogerian argument to convince those against using Indian names as Mascots. The purpose of a Rogerian argument is to offer a different perspective from what other arguments. In willy’s essay she uses Rogerian argument by providing a sympathetic understanding of the situation and the different perspectives about whether or not native tribe…

However, imagine facing another level of expectations on top of these, expectations that demean your mere existence: the standards set by the demeaning representations of Native Americans as sports mascots. In Kevin Bruyneel’s essay “Race, Colonialism, and the Politics of Indian Sports Names and Mascots: The Washington Football Team Case”, he explains how these expectations create a culture where modern existence as a Native American does not exist. Depictions only present the story of an…

Honoring Native Americans with Mascots Atlanta Braves, Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Redskins – these are all professional sports teams that use Native American names and imagery to promote their team. The use of indigenous people’s cultures and names in sports has recently become a widely debated issue in the area of sports. One side sees the names as disrespectful and stereotypical towards Native Americans. The other argues that they are showing…