Edward Said - Orientalism

Edward Saeed (1935-2003) is a man of wisdom and courage who taught English literature and comparative literature at Columbia University. Palestinian writers and activists are widely respected for his landmark research in comparative literature and his keen political commentary. In addition, he wrote a classical music review for "country" and a political commentary on publications such as "Guardian", "World Diplomatic", and Arabic daily "Al · Hayat" I will. Arab capital.

Since Edward Side Orientalism was published in 1978, many scholarly discourses have used the term "orientalism" to refer to the Western attitude toward the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. In the analysis of Sayed, the West has transformed these societies into static and undeveloped things - he therefore formed an oriental cultural view that can be studied, painted and reproduced. Sed wrote that this type of manufacturing is developed by Western and implies the concept of rational, flexible and superior.

Orientalism of Edward Side is concerned about how the West sees the east side (hereinafter referred to as the east side) with some degree of inferiority and contempt. This article explores whether Oriental lenses can be used by people in the East. This is possible, but the answer is far more complicated. I assert that someone can come not only from the east, but also an oriental person. I will describe in more detail the range of dangers to this region of Toyo Orientalism as well as orientalism from the West.

Palestinian-American scholar Edward Said describes the term "orientalism" in his book "Orientalism" (1978), especially how the Western countries (Europe and the United States) made up and understood "oriental" And it used to explain it in the Middle East and the East, and discourses through language and history are contaminated by ideological, cultural positions and interests. According to Edward Said, "Orientalism is a way to agree on the oriental special position in Western European experience, not only is the east adjacent to Europe, it is also the wealthiest and oldest place in Europe In addition to one of the colonies, its origins of civilization and language, its cultural competitors, and other deepest and most frequently seen images, the East has as its contrasting image, concept, personality, experience It helps to define Europe (or West).