Negative Symbols

The usages of Native American mascots and names in athletic teams are very disrespectful to the Native American culture and promote negative feelings between races. The Native American culture and it unsanctioned usage in athletic team has become the subject of numerous protests from Native Americans who feel degraded that their culture is being used to represent American sport teams. It is understandable that both sides, the Native American and those who believe the usage of Native American influenced teams is positive, would have conflicting views of whether or not Native American mascots are legitimate and whether or not it is degrading but both sides also present valid reasons. Many claim that the name and mascots were not intended to offend anyone but was actually intended to reflect the positive attributes of Native Americans such as dedication, courage, and pride in the teams but the Indian sentiments remain the same. …