The Tomahawk Chop: The Continuous Struggle of Unlearning "Indian" Stereotypes.

Pewewardy, Cornel

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ERIC Number: EJ475269

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Tomahawk Chop: The Continuous Struggle of Unlearning "Indian" Stereotypes.

Pewewardy, Cornel

Multicultural Education, v1 n2 p14-15 Fall 1993

Offers questions to guide educators in responding appropriately to culturally sensitive situations concerning Native American mascots and mechanisms for sports teams. Although there are no simple answers, communication and consensus seeking are ways to ensure the appropriate use of American Indian mascots. (SLD)

Descriptors: American Indians, Athletics, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes, Multicultural Education, Racial Bias, Racial Differences, Racial Discrimination, Symbolism, Teacher Role

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Language: English

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