Native American Mascots

Throughout thousands of years – from long before the days of slavery, and to present day America – prejudice and stereotypes have played a giant role in our history. So what is it that makes this situation any different? This problem has been debated for many years, and the end is not in sight. So it is up to you which is right and which is wrong. It all started in the early twentieth century. The first …

…how these teams represent the American Indian image – whether it be as a “warrior” type or a “savage,” it is offensive to all. These are still stereotypes and they give the wrong impressions. Many Indian tribes were friendly and calm, while others were more “savage-like,” but no two were ever the same, so one cannot put them all into one category. So it is now up to you, and you alone, to make the decision.