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What are some characteristics of Orientalism?

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Orientalism refers to the imitation or depiction of aspects of Eastern cultures by Western writers, designers and artists. It can also refer to a sympathetic stance towards the region by a writer or other person. A couple of characteristics attributed to Orientalism are inscrutability, religious extremism and being backward culturally, scientifically and in technology. Orientalism has become negative in meaning when referring to Eastern cultures and societies. Since Muslims and Arabs originally come from the Eastern countries Orientalism fits here.
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