Wow, im currently in an cultural diversity class and I have feeling the individual who originally posted this question is one of my class mates. I agree that this assingment regarding orientalism and prejudice is extremly fuzzy. I'm trying to figure out what my teacher means by Orientalism as well.
i think what your teacher meant is people who are from culture or nationality. are against each other. for example: some puerto ricans make fun of domicians and vis versa.
or why are those two similar.
Orientalism is not a commonly used term in the U.S. If you can get a good definition from your teacher, please post it here. Several of us teachers would really like to see your teacher's definition of Orientalism.
From the Online Dictionary:
Merriam-Webster
Pronunciation: "Or-E-'en-t&l-"i-z&m
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized
Date: 1769
1 : a trait, custom, or habit of expression characteristic of oriental peoples
2 : scholarship or learning in oriental subjects
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