Redskins Not Racist

[5GallonBucket]

2 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

I don't get offended by Redneck or Coonazz - I could fit both of those categories. 

 

Same here

[Reagan]

18 hours ago, Big girl said:

Redskins is a derogatory term.

 

 

[Big girl]

4 hours ago, Reagan said:

 

 

Yes, they were.

[baddog]

34 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Yes, they were.

Washington Redskins were called the Redskins for 87 years. Why did it take that long to offend?

[Big girl]

53 minutes ago, baddog said:

Washington Redskins were called the Redskins for 87 years. Why did it take that long to offend?

It's been offensive to some but they felt powerless to change it. 

[tvc184]

10 hours ago, Big girl said:

Yes, the name "Redskins" is widely considered offensive, particularly by many Native Americans, and has been a source of controversy for decades. The term is viewed as a racial slur and a derogatory term for Native Americans, and its use as a sports team name has been protested by Native American groups and activists. 

 

Here's why it's offensive:

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  The term "Redskins" is rooted in a history of violence and discrimination against Native Americans, including the practice of offering bounties for the scalps of Native Americans. 

   

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  Many consider "Redskins" to be a racial slur, similar to other derogatory terms for racial groups, 

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  Studies have shown that the name can negatively impact the self-esteem and identity of Native American individuals, especially youth, according to a UC Berkeley study. 

   

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  The use of "Redskins" as a sports team name perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces negative imagery of Native Americans, says the National Congress of American Indians.

As evidence to what I stated, you have shown that the name Redskin is hateful, as deemed by….. National Congress of American INDIANS

 

So the people who claim to be offended by the name Indians, in their own national organization, call themselves Indians?

Imagine….

Head of the NCAI: I represent the American Indians and we would like to discuss issues. 

Representative: Okay, what do the Indians want to discuss?

NCAI:  Don’t you dare call us Indians!! We are Indians!

Representative: Huh? 

Like I said a couple of years ago in this thread, if you’re looking to be offended, you’ll find it. 

[Big girl]

1 hour ago, tvc184 said:

As evidence to what I stated, you have shown that the name Redskin is hateful, as deemed by….. National Congress of American INDIANS

 

So the people who claim to be offended by the name Indians, in their own national organization, call themselves Indians?

Imagine….

Head of the NCAI: I represent the American Indians and we would like to discuss issues. 

Representative: Okay, what do the Indians want to discuss?

NCAI:  Don’t you dare call us Indians!! We are Indians!

Representative: Huh? 

Like I said a couple of years ago in this thread, if you’re looking to be offended, you’ll find it. 

Look at the mascot. Besides how does the fact that they find it offensive affect your life in any way?