The Pros of my topic are that the Indian is not meant to be racial it is suppose to stand for the strength and bravery of the Indians ( Colin G. Calloway). They are portrayed as heros and great warriors to reflect on the team. Some cons are that some people dont know that the Indian stood for strength and bravery so they think that it is a racial thing and made a big deal about it. The Indians don't feel like they are treated like other races such as blacks or Mexicans. The anti Indian mascot people say if there can be an Indian team than why not have a Mexican or black mascot.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Native american mascots background
Using native americans as mascots for teams and sports has been an argument since the 60's. Some people admire the bravery of the indians but others think that it is racist and not nice. It was manly noticed in the 60's when the National Congress of American Indians tried to stop the sterotypes in movies and cartoons but the sports were a big thing. Mascots of indians show their bravery, toughness, and skill not anyhitng mean about them. It is suppose to reflect on the team. What team would want a mascot showing negativity reflecting on thier team?
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