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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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