Indian logos and mascots are not showing insensitivity to American Indians, some warrior type actions may be misinterpreted, but teams having Indian names are not being disrespectful.
It doesn't... Mascots and history are completely unrelated
Indians, Redskins, Braves, Warriors.
racism
racism
some sports teams have mascots that are associated with American Indian stereotypes
A con is, it is making fun of the name and tormenting the Indians by losing and what they do as there theme song is very contributing to.
Some people believe that using Native American imagery in sports and team mascots is racist and derogatory to Native Americans. Others do not agree and believe the use of Native American imagery is acceptable.
Malaysia mascots is Tiger.
You've just read an the article about banning Native American mascots from sports by an author with a strong opinion. Now it's time to form an opinion of your own. Are Native American mascots degrading and insulting or do you see them as a simple matter of innocent fun or even perhaps of honor? Then reflect, in writing, on how you would feel if the most sacred aspect of your life - for example, your family, your religion, or something else that you're passionate about - was made into a masco.
2010 Vancouver mascots,
2010 Vancouver mascots,
no there were not any mascots back in 1956