Orientalism

When we look at the exact definition for what the word " Orientalism" it means: the representation of Asia, especially the Middle East, in a stereotyped way that is regarded as embodying a colonialist attitude.

Which unfortunately has been used in sources of entertainment specifically implemented in children movies such as Mulan, Aladdin, and the Jungle Book just to name a few. Just taking the prime of one of the most popular "Mulan" which is about a young girl whom feared of her ill father being drafted into the Chinese military, Mulan decides to take her fathers spot. Though because she was a girl living under a patriarchal regime ( a social system in which males hold primary power) she was technically unqualified to serve. She decides then to impersonate a man and goes off to the train with the fellow recruits.

The movie Mulan showcases the idea that people of the Orient worship and are devoted to their ancestors. Which is specifically shown through the Disney's portrayal of Mulan's ancestors, who characterise the idea of mystery and connection with the spirit often associated with people of the Orient. The film also has several Asian motifs throughout including cherry blossoms, chopsticks and Asian style costumes. As well as the fact that the West considers Chinese and Japanese cultures as one, which completely disregards the significant differences between the two worlds.