exoticization
[ɪɡˌzɒtɪsɪˈzeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: exoticizations / exoticizações
exoticização
1. The process of making something appear exotic, foreign, or unusually attractive by emphasizing its unfamiliar or different characteristics
The exoticization of Asian cultures in Western media often perpetuates stereotypes.
A exoticização das culturas asiáticas na mídia ocidental frequentemente perpetua estereótipos.
2. The act of treating or depicting someone or something as exotic, often in a way that is reductive or objectifying
Critics argue that the exoticization of indigenous peoples strips them of their agency and complexity.
Críticos argumentam que a exoticização de povos indígenas os despoja de sua agência e complexidade.
3. A cultural or commercial practice that romanticizes or fetishizes elements of a foreign or marginalized culture
The resort's exoticization of local traditions was criticized by community leaders.
A exoticização das tradições locais pelo resort foi criticada pelos líderes comunitários.
This term is primarily used in academic, critical, and cultural discourse in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in fields like postcolonial studies, cultural criticism, and sociology. It carries a largely negative connotation, referring to how dominant cultures often misrepresent or fetishize marginalized or foreign cultures. The term has gained prominence in discussions about representation, diversity, and social justice.
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