EDWARD SAID | Postcolonialism & Orientalism | Power, Knowledge, Representation ‪@SociologyVisualised‬

This lecture explores the powerful ideas of Edward Said, one of the most influential thinkers in postcolonial theory. The session explains his groundbreaking concept of Orientalism and how the West constructed the “East” through systems of representation. We examine how knowledge is linked with power, how discourse shapes reality, and how colonial domination operated not only politically and economically but also culturally and intellectually. Key themes covered in this lecture: • Postcolonialism • Orientalism • Power and Knowledge • Representation • Discourse • Cultural Hegemony • West vs East Binary This lecture is especially useful for Sociology students, UGC NET aspirants, UPSC candidates, and those studying cultural theory, political theory, and critical social thought. #EdwardSaid #Postcolonialism #Orientalism #PowerAndKnowledge #Representation #Discourse #CulturalTheory #PostcolonialTheory #SociologyLecture #UGCNETSociology #UPSCOptional #PoliticalTheory #CriticalTheory #WestVsEast