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Western Orientalism Relies on Western Superiority

Why did Western Orientalism scholars refuse to acknowledge modern political developments in the East? Why did they refuse to adapt their ideas in spite of the evidence to the contrary? The hallmark of Western Orientalism was a discourse built on the essential East-West divide. This is why Western Orientalists were so opposed to modern political developments in the East—they threatened to knock down this division upon which the West built its entire identity of superiority. Keep reading to learn about Western Orientalism.

The Theranos Story: Healthcare Startup Fraud

What is the Theranos story? What happened to the company Theranos and why did it fail? The Theranos story is about the rise and fall of the Silicon Valley startup that promised to revolutionize healthcare. Theranos took the world by storm but was unable to deliver on their promises. Read more about the Theranos story and what happened to the once-promising health startup.

Edward Said: On Orientalism and Imperialism

What is the connection between Orientalism and Imperialism? What role did the Orientalist scholarship play in the expansion of the Middle Eastern empires? In Orientalism, Edward Said deploys the theme of Orientalism and Imperialism to explore the role Oriental Studies played in the expansion of the Middle Eastern empire. He suggests that Orientalist tropes about Eastern passivity played a major part in legitimizing the imperialist project. Keep reading to learn about the connection between Orientalism and Imperialism.

Orientalist Stereotypes: Shaping the Orient Identity

What role did the Orientalist stereotypes play in the making of the Orient identity? Were they accurate in their representation? Orientalist stereotypes were the hallmark of the Orientalist movement. Orientalists believed there to be little if any distinction between cultures within the Orient—it was all one undifferentiated mass, so what was true for Egypt was also true for Iran, Transjordan, Palestine, and Arabia. Read about Orientalist stereotypes.

Orientalist Discourse Reinforces False Stereotypes

What is the problem with the Orientalist discourse? How did the Orientalist scholars influence the common perceptions of East Asian societies? According to Edward Said, Orientalist discourse never attempted to inform people or challenge their preexisting “knowledge” of the Orient. Rather, its purpose was to confirm and reinforce it. Keep reading to learn about Orientalist discourse.

Romantic Orientalism and the War on Materialism

What is romantic Orientalism? What influence did Orientalism have on the movement of romanticism in the West? The movement of romantic Orientalism dates back to the first half of the 19the century. By revealing the ancient mysteries of the East, the Romantics sought to shake the West out of what they saw as its materialistic stupor and reacquaint it with the divine and mysterious. Keep reading to learn more about romantic orientalism.

Types of Problems on Your Hero’s Brand Journey

What are the different types of problems in a storybrand? Why does your brandscript need to have a problem? When you’re building a storybrand, there are several different types of problems. You can set it up as a way for your customer, or “hero,” to overcome to get what they want. Read more about the types of problems in a storybrand.

People Are Mirrors: Stop Projecting Insecurities

Do you want to stop projecting insecurities on to other people? How can our projections say more about ourselves than others? When we are annoyed by someone, we’re projecting insecurities onto them. We are seeing something in them that we hate about ourselves, or their behavior triggers a fear or insecurity we may not even know we have. These are good times to look inward and see what we can improve. Keep reading about how when you’re projecting insecurities, it can be a good opportunity to learn about yourself.

Girl, Wash Your Face Lie 1: Your Happiness Isn’t on You

Do you want to know more about Girl, Wash Your Face Lie 1? Do you want to know how to make your own happiness? Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis outlines the 20 lies we tell ourselves and how to overcome them. Lie 1 is believing that something else will make you happy. However, you can’t blame your unhappiness on where you live, how you look, or any other perceived flaws in your life. If you are unhappy, it’s on you. Keep reading to learn more about lie 1 and how you can make your own happiness.

Advice for Every New Mother: You Got This

Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy as a new mother? Does the thought, “I’m a bad mom” often cross your mind? When you feel like you’re not succeeding as a new mother caring for an infant, it’s easy to feel like a failure. Every new mother has only two goals: take care of the baby and take care of yourself. Continue on to learn tips from one new mother to another.