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 …showed first 75 words of 707 total…

…showed last 75 words of 707 total…to attribute those qualities to their sports teams but they should still consider the negative effects of their names where the Indians fall victim. Works Cited Worsnop, Richard. "Teams with Indian Names." Celebrating Diversity: A Multicultural Reader. Lee E. Brandon . Lexington, Mass.: D.C Health and Co., 1995. 359-362 Tucker, Brian. "Forget History-Don't Offend Anyone." Crain's Cleveland Business 22 Feb. 1999:10. EbscoHost MasterFILE Premier.Cerritos College Lib., Norwark CA. 28 Aug.2002 <http://search.epnet.com/.>