Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject American Studies -
Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 2,2, University of Warwick
(COMPARATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES), course: North America - Themes and
Problems, language: English, abstract: This essay tries to explain the
justification of this imagery, especially with respect to the recent
decision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to
accept the usage of the Seminoles as the dominating theme of all
university gear. An insight into the peculiar position of the Seminoles
as given by their history in Florida will help to understand not only
the current acceptance of the symbolism but mainly the development of
the perception of their culture. However, the essay can because of its
length and subject focus mainly provide historical background
understanding while the main features of the cultural discussion about
the moral tenability will only be outlined.