Post colonialism- Edward said

1) Summarise the three theorists we have looked at: Alvarado, Fanon and Said.

Alverado: dangerous,exotic, humerous,pitied 

Fanon: white mask

Said: Orientalism - that the west is superior to the exotic 
or uncivilised east

2) Watch the opening of Yasmin (2004) again. Does it offer a positive or negative view of British Muslims? 
I thinks its a predominantly and heavily negative and full of misconceptions, however there may be some truth and connections to the stereotypes of the Pakistani cultural (aunt's preeing), nevertheless this does not apply to the religion of Islam. Too often in the film culture was mixed up with religion and misconceptions were reinforced. 

To what extent does it reinforce or challenge Edward Said's theory of Orientalism - that the west is superior to the exotic or uncivilised east?

Frequently, the protagonist wore a white mask and tried to act like someone she was not. She took off her hijab to please those around her ad to fit into the society around her rather than exploring why she wears it. It reflects how weak minded she had become and the extent she would go to, to try and fit in. However, the viewers may feel sympathy for her because of how unfairly she was treated after the 9/11 attacks. Ultimately, this seemed like for her to be accepted into society, she had to wear a white mask portraying how the the orient or way to live is the western way and that the east is uncivilized, different and incompetent.

Also, Faisal who wore the shalwar kameez and brought the goat into the house (lol), made seem something very desperate and divergent and unaccepted by the British Pakistanis (i could see why from Yasmins perspective). The fact that he was violent towards Yasmin although he restores himself by apologizing, he was still seen as uncivil in the scene where he attempts to rape her and slaps her. 

3) Finally, choose THREE clips for EACH of the theorists and explain how you could apply that theory to the clip. Pick a selection of clips on YouTube from TV, film, music video or advertising and embed them in your blog before writing your analysis under each clip. Note: this means you need NINE clips in total on this blogpost.

Alverado:

 

east is east- this is a comedy film about a Pakistani boy who is forced to go to Pakistan and and experience life there. It fits in to Alverado's humorous category because of the actors around him doing funny things.

 dangerous

 uno my style -dangerous

exotic (women) Fetty wap- Trap queen

Fanon (white mask)

Orientalism- west is more superior to the East