Edward Said created a specific kind of discourse called Orientalism. Which of the following is NOT a dogma that Orientalism rests upon?

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Orientalism, as defined by Edward Said, posits that the West views the East (Orient) as exotic, backward, uncivilized, and at times dangerous. One of the core ideas of Orientalism is that the Orient cannot represent itself and must be represented by the West. Therefore, the statement that the Orient is capable of defining itself contradicts the fundamental principles of Orientalism.

Edward Said Created a Specific Kind of Discourse Called Orientalism