Black orientalism

Black Orientalism is when people view black people as being 'exotic' or 'fascinating'. It is sometimes used in a negative way to portray black people in a way that is not true or patronizing. For example, in movies or TV shows, black characters can sometimes be portrayed in a way that implies that they have certain characteristics or behaviors that make them 'mysterious' or 'dangerous'. This is wrong because it suggests that all black people are the same and that these characteristics exist in all black people, which isn't true. It can also be used positively, by focusing on aspects of black culture that people may not be aware of or show admiration for, but this can also be patronizing if it is done in a way that implies the black people in the spotlight are ‘exotic’ or ‘fascinating’ instead of just being themselves.