The Concept Of Otherness

The Concept of Otherness in Literature Name Institution Affiliation Summarize (suggested length of 1 -2 paragraphs) what Otherness means based on information learned about this subject within your course of study Otherness refers to a person perceived by the society as a whole or a group of people in the society as an individual not belonging to what majority defined as norm. Otherness in essence means anyone or anything that looks different from what people in the society identify with. A person who speaks a different language from what the majority in the group speak is- considered an other on the virtue of language. A stranger in, a country or community is also treated as an other on the concept, that he or she lacks essential characteristics that define that country or community. The stranger in the country or community is often times seen as inferior to the native dwellers of the country is treated according to his or her status as stranger, meaning that he or she may suffer discrimination and basic privileges enjoyed by the majority ( Salinger 2010). The concept of the other again goes beyond defining strangers. Otherness also takes the form of race, religion, political