..maybe this is why my "self-esteem" is not high.   

Joe

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Psychological group urges end of Indian mascots

.c The Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) - 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 latest group to seek the end of Indian 
mascots. Fryberg, who works at the University of Arizona, conducted the study.

In August, the NCAA said it would ban the use of Indian mascots and images 
deemed ``hostile'' or ``abusive'' at all national championship events.

The NCAA has since removed three schools - the Florida State Seminoles, Utah 
Utes and Central Michigan Chippewas - from the original list of 18 offenders. 
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Bradley Braves have appeals pending with the 
NCAA.

One school, North Dakota, nicknamed the Fighting Sioux, had its initial 
appeal rejected. The university is expected to file a second appeal this month.

The American Psychological Association has more than 150,000 members and is 
based in Washington.
 
10/18/05 16:24 EDT