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dizzytinfoil t1_jdlu8za wrote

Better if you could name the books and authors so we can fight about that. But, sure, some writers lack the intelligence to accurately depict people and cultures outside of their own.

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[deleted] OP t1_jdm1fgh wrote

What you’re describing is orientalism, which is the representation of the Orient in a stereotyped way influenced by the attitudes of the age of European imperialism. It basically embodies the colonialist attitude towards the East, which is a prejudiced outsider interpretation of Eastern cultures and people, allowing frequent misunderstanding of their cultural, ethical, and religious beliefs.

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NascantNeptune t1_jdmaszz wrote

Yes if you want to read the original book about this read Edward Said's Orientalism. The post colonial school.

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ViniVidiVelcro t1_jdm6zqi wrote

It is helpful for discussion if you cite the books you are talking about. Which authors in particular. What years were the books first published. Those details matter.

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minimalist_coach t1_jdmovg1 wrote

Too many people don't want to believe their history is based on aggression, slavery, or violence. I think they think they'll sleep better if they can pretend it was someone else who started the violence.

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HeySlimIJustDrankA5 t1_jdnifai wrote

I don’t know about Aron’s work but judging by the 1996 release date, I’m assuming it wasn’t written with the most even-handed care when it came to stereotypes like this.

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