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“American Sociological Association Calls for the Discontinuation of the Use of Native American Nicknames, Logos, and Mascots in Sport”
Published by rachels | Filed under Portraying Race
The American Sociological Association has released a statement in opposition to the use of Native American nicknames, mascots, and logos. The statement cites research indicating that these representations “reinforce racial stereotypes of Native Americans, and have negative psychological, educational and social effects.” You can read more about those specific outcomes in the press release and statement. Here is a quote from the press release:
Recent social science research and scholarship have shown that the continued use of Native American nicknames, logos, and mascots in sport reflect and reinforce misleading stereotypes of Native Americans in both past and contemporary times. Such usage also communicates implicit disrespect for spiritual and cultural practices.
In continuing with ASA’s mission to eradicate racism, ASA calls for the discontinuation and elimination of the use of Native American nicknames, logos, and mascots in sport.
You can read the entire statement produced by the ASA coucncil here.



April 15th, 2007 at 10:33 pm [...] by Jack Stephens on April 15th, 2007 Rachels, on the blog Ally Work, writes about a recent press release: The American Sociological Association has released a statement in opposition to the use of Native [...]