Which of the following is the stereotyped representation of the Middle East as backwards, inferior, and dangerous?
Orientalism
Dominant Narrative
Negativity Bias
Jim Crow Laws
Question 2
Antisem a clerk follows a Native American around a convenience store, this is a form of which of the following?
Microaggression
Colorism
Counternarrative

Orientalism is the term that captures the stereotypical view of the Middle East as a land stuck in time—often depicted as exotic yet dangerous. This portrayal can be traced back to colonial times when Western powers sought to create a dichotomy between the ‘civilized’ West and the ‘barbaric’ East. This oversimplification has persisted in media and literature, shaping perceptions and misconceptions that resonate to this day.

Microaggression refers to the subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors that convey a negative message about a marginalized group. In the case of Antisem, shadowing a Native American in a store reflects an insidious bias, suggesting that they’re being treated as suspicious simply due to their identity. These everyday interactions contribute to the larger context of systemic inequality and can have lasting psychological effects on those targeted.