Why colonialist stereotypes persist — and how to stop romanticizing history | Farish Ahmad-Noor
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Critiquing Colonial Stereotypes and Self-Representation in Southeast Asia
This chapter critiques how tourism and media shape the representation of Southeast Asia, revealing colonial stereotypes that diminish rural life and nature. It calls for Southeast Asians to engage in self-reflection about their identity and perspectives shaped by historical narratives.
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