Summary:
The work critically examines the Western study of Eastern cultures and argues that a long-standing pattern of prejudiced Western perspectives has dominated the field, shaping the East as an exotic, inferior, and mysterious "Other." It explores how this cultural lens, termed "Orientalism," has not only misrepresented and dominated Eastern societies but also served as a means of justifying colonial and imperial ambitions.
Key points:
1. 'Orientalism': Said describes Orientalism as the West's way of controlling and distorting the East's image to justify imperialism. It's about power and control, not just understanding.
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