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Which name would not be good for a sports team?A) Fighting Vikings

B) Wolverines
C) Buzzing Bees
D) Bucking Bulls

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It is not proper to use sports team names that promote stereotypes or could be offensive. Names without cultural insensitivity, unlike those inspired by Native imagery, would be suitable for a sports team.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question of which name would not be good for a sports team touches on the sensitivity surrounding the use of Native American images and names in sports. It is not appropriate to use names that perpetuate stereotypes and could be seen as offensive.

Given the context and historical use of Native American imagery and terms, options like Fighting Vikings, Wolverines, and Bucking Bulls do not have the same cultural insensitivity issues and would be considered acceptable. However, the use of Native-inspired team names such as Indians, Braves, and Warriors can be seen as perpetuating unwelcome stereotypes and therefore would not be considered good names for a sports team in the present-day context. Buzzing Bees does not carry the same cultural insensitivity and hence, would be an appropriate name that does not raise the same concerns.

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