While journalists may claim to be objective in their reporting, does the news orientalize non-Western populations?
In his discussion of “Orientalism,” Said examines how academic vocabularies and images, legitimize colonial rule and the subjugation of the colonized. While he focuses on events occurring roughly a century ago, do you think similar processes of Orientalism are taking place today?
Do magazines, books, television shows, and movies “orientalize” non-Westerners, or do they typically offer unbiased portrayals?
While journalists may claim to be objective in their reporting, does the news orientalize non-Western populations?