Critical TV Studies
Orientalism refers to the representation and portrayal of Eastern societies, particularly those in Asia and the Middle East, through a Western lens that often emphasizes exoticism, stereotypes, and cultural misunderstandings. This concept has deep roots in colonial history, where Western powers depicted the 'Orient' as mysterious, backward, and fundamentally different from the West, which justified imperial domination and shaped Western perceptions of Eastern cultures.
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