Are Indian mascots/sports symbols problematic in a multicultural society?

Description

Compose a 2 pages argument in response to the following question:

Are Indian mascots/sports symbols problematic in a multicultural society? Identify at least 3 examples of Indian mascots/sports symbols, and explain how they either honor or misrepresent the history and traditions of Native American tribes.

Feel free to cite from any of the four articles we read from this week, as well as the documentaries, Reel Injuns and In Whose Honor?.You may also do additional research online to support your argument. To learn how to smoothly integrate quotations into your writing, click here (Links to an external site.), and don’t forget to use the quotation sandwich method (Links to an external site.) as you introduce and explain quotations.

Structure:

Your primary post should include an introduction (Links to an external site.) that introduces the topic and ends with a clearly worded, 1-2 sentence thesis statement. (Links to an external site.) Each supporting paragraph (there should be at least 3) should begin with a strong topic sentence (Links to an external site.) and should incorporate evidence, including direct quotations from one or more of the assigned articles. Direct quotations should be incorporated using the quotation sandwich method (Links to an external site.) and proper MLA in-text citations (Links to an external site.). The essay should also contain a strong conclusion (Links to an external site.). two responses to others.

4 readings

http://www.ncai.org/proudtobe

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/letter-from-washington-redskins-owner-dan-snyder-to-fans/2013/10/09/e7670ba0-30fe-11e3-8627-c5d7de0a046b_story.html

And two in the uploads