Orientalism

Koefoed, L. and Christensen, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6414-5979 2025. Orientalism. Warf, B., ed. The Encyclopedia of Human Geography, Springer, pp. 1-6. (10.1007/978-3-031-25900-5_232-1)

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Abstract

Orientalism describes the conceptualization and fabrication of Orient by European colonial powers, wherein distinctions between the West (Occident) and East (Orient) are crafted through a binary discourse. This discourse, instead of emerging from inherent differences, enables “the West” to envision itself as rational, democratic, and mature, in stark contrast to the portrayal of “Orientals” as irrational, despotic, and childlike. Integral to colonialism, Orientalism serves as a Western strategy for domination, exercising authority, and legitimizing colonial rule.

Item Type:	Book Section
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	Springer
ISBN:	9783031259005
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	5 January 2026
Date of Acceptance:	3 March 2025
Last Modified:	08 Jan 2026 14:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/183473

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