The Stereotyping and Othering of The Orient Through The Locus Point of The Character “Raj” In The Big Bang Theory

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International Journal of Arts, Humanities And Social Studies

2021, Volume 3, Issue 2

Research Article

The Stereotyping and Othering of The Orient Through The Locus Point of The Character “Raj” In The Big Bang Theory

Karthika. R

Abstract

Over the years, American sitcoms have been widely criticised for their problematic portrayal of the East or the Orient. The genre sitcom is often used as a vehicle in normalising the Othering and stereotyping of the Orient. Where laughter is used as a shield to pass off clichéd comments and stereotyping of the Orient as harmless, this paper will be looking at the character of Rajesh Koothrapali, who is depicted as an Indian physicist. The paper will also be examining how his voice is silenced and spoken for, thus ending up being Othered and overpowered. The study will also focus on how this Othering and stereotyping produces a feeling of superiority, thereby generating the impression that the Orient is something to be dominated and subjugated.

Keywords

Mimicry

The Orient

Othering

Exotic.

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