N/S Redskins likely to change name..What would be a good one? (Update: Redskins to announce name change)
So you do agree that the use of Redskins is offensive?
To the other point, I stand by my original comment questioning the sincerity of the co-opting of indigenous culture for the purposes of deriving mascots, particularly for profitable enterprises like pro sports, with long histories of exclusion on the field, in the stands, and among ownership. Yeah, that seems exploitative to me under the conditions of our history.
Generally, I think it's distasteful in any society to market and profit off of people who have been horribly mistreated.
In cases where agreements have been reached with local tribes, I think that's a better approach as opposed to the attitude of just continuing with something because that's just the way it is and we like it fine. I do, however, find the term Redskin to be particularly offensive and outdated.
Is this a joke? Stating the depiction of an Amerindian as Noble is not defending the name Redskins. The problem is with you making assumptions and a bad one at that.
How can you not figure it out?
He is quite noble!
The discussion is on the use of the term Redskins/ any changes to the name. One could argue that Redskins is offensive but still support the use of Amerindians as a legitimate means of honoring them. There I also many suggestions of various tribes including the use of the term "Americans" as a reference to the native indigenous population. Your equation that the choice of inoffensive alternatives is far from out of bounds as you would have yourself believe.
So you do agree that the use of Redskins is offensive?
To the other point, I stand by my original comment questioning the sincerity of the co-opting of indigenous culture for the purposes of deriving mascots, particularly for profitable enterprises like pro sports, with long histories of exclusion on the field, in the stands, and among ownership. Yeah, that seems exploitative to me under the conditions of our history.
Generally, I think it's distasteful in any society to market and profit off of people who have been horribly mistreated.
In cases where agreements have been reached with local tribes, I think that's a better approach as opposed to the attitude of just continuing with something because that's just the way it is and we like it fine. I do, however, find the term Redskin to be particularly offensive and outdated.