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Orientalism
Ever notice how the ‘East’ often gets painted as this mysterious, backward place in movies, books, and news? It’s not just lazy storytelling—it’s a whole system of thinking that’s been shaping how the West sees the world for centuries. Edward Said’s *Orientalism* pulls back the curtain on this, showing how those stereotypes aren’t just harmless clichés but tools of power and control.
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