Edward Said’s Orientalism: A Sociological Perspective
Introduction Edward Said’s Orientalism (1978) is one of the most influential works in postcolonial studies, cultural criticism, and sociology. The book examines how Western scholarship, literature, and political discourse have constructed a distorted and stereotypical image of the “Orient”—primarily the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. Said argues that Orientalism is not just an academic discipline but … Read more