East vs. West

1. The West thinks that the East is made up of anonymous masses and that everyone in the East acts out of instinct and not rationalized decision.
2. It means that Westerners don't see them as being similar to themselves in the sense of cognitive function.
3. According to Westerners, the actions of people in the East are determined by emotion not by rationale. They also believe that the emotions which they act on are caused by instinct.
4. It unifies Westerners as being part of the ingroup. A common enemy benefits Westerners because it unifies them.
5.Yes, this view of the East still exists. For well educated people like you and I, the view is not as prominent, but many Americans consumed in their own culture do not understand how they can function in a different one.