Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The article presents a nuanced approach to the controversy surrounding Native American mascots, advocating for a balance between eliminating offensive mascots and respecting tribal sovereignty. The author proposes that instead of a blanket ban, Native American tribes should have the authority to license their identities to schools, ensuring respectful and educational usage under tribal supervision. This approach leverages trademark law to allow tribes to control their representations, promoting accurate cultural portrayal and education.
Disciplines
Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Evidence | Law
Recommended Citation
Gavin Clarkson,
Racial Imagery and Native Americans: A First Look at the Empirical Evidence Behind the Indian Mascot Controversy,
11
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
393
(2003).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol11/iss2/6