Globalization has led many authors to finding explanations for the connections between the different cultures. Three of the most discussed concepts which aim at explaining these relations are Huntington's “Clash of Civilizations”, Ritzer's “McDonaldization” and Pieterse's “Hybridization”. Two more focused views of each others culture are Said's concept of “Orientalism” and Buruma's and Margalit's “Occidentalism”.
The question is, how the link of these two concepts fit in one of the paradigms mentioned above. In the following I will argue, that the concept of McDonaldization will serve as the best framework for this relationship. To achieve this goal I will first sketch the concepts of Orientalism and Occidentalism. After that, it is important to explain what the relationship between the two concepts is about, in order to assign this relation to a framework. Before arguing why the McDonaldization thesis serves best, I will explain why Hybridization and Clash of Civilizations do not fit as a framework for the relationship between Orientalism and Occidentalism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Concepts of Orientalism and Occidentalism
- Orientalism
- Occidentalism
- Relationship between Orientalism and Occidentalism
- The frameworks and how they suit as a framework for the relationship between Orientalism and Occidentalism
- Clash of Civilizations
- Hybridization
- McDonaldization
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to examine the relationship between the concepts of Orientalism and Occidentalism, arguing that McDonaldization provides the most suitable framework for understanding their connection. It explores the historical and cultural underpinnings of both concepts, delving into their origins, defining characteristics, and the implications of their interconnectedness.
- Orientalism and Occidentalism as cultural perspectives
- The role of Western influence in shaping both concepts
- Analyzing the relationship between Orientalism and Occidentalism
- Assessing the suitability of different frameworks for understanding this relationship
- Exploring the limitations of "Clash of Civilizations" and "Hybridization" in explaining the connection between Orientalism and Occidentalism
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the concepts of Orientalism and Occidentalism, highlighting their significance in understanding cultural relations. It examines the origins and defining characteristics of each concept, emphasizing their shared tendency to stereotype and essentialize cultures. The second chapter delves deeper into the relationship between these two concepts, establishing a foundation for analyzing their connection within different theoretical frameworks. The author explores the mutual influence of Western thought on both concepts, highlighting the complex interplay of self-perception and perception of the "Other" in shaping these views. The third chapter critically evaluates three frameworks for understanding the relationship between Orientalism and Occidentalism. It analyzes the limitations of "Clash of Civilizations" and "Hybridization" in explaining the interconnectedness of these concepts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on the concepts of Orientalism and Occidentalism, analyzing their relationship and exploring how they function as frameworks for understanding cultural interactions. Key themes include cultural perspectives, Western influence, identity formation, theoretical frameworks, and the limitations of "Clash of Civilizations" and "Hybridization".
- Citation du texte
- Markus Stegmann (Auteur), 2008, Which framework serves best for the relationship between the concepts of Orientalism and Occidentalism?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/149312
