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Psychological group urges end of Indian mascots

Associated Press

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

WASHINGTON -- The American Psychological Association wants to eliminate the use of American Indian mascots, contending they create stereotypes and damage self-esteem. "American Indian mascots are harmful not only because they are often negative, but because they remind American Indians of the limited ways in which others see them," Stephanie Fryberg said in a statement. "This in turn restricts the number of ways American Indians can see themselves." The psychological association is the l ...

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