Exotification occurs when a group is treated as inherently different, alluring, and strange, often leading to sexual fetishization rooted in racist stereotypes. This phenomenon is prevalent in media, particularly concerning women of color, where their race is falsely depicted as the defining aspect of their character.

Impact: High. This concept explains how media can perpetuate harmful myths by linking race with inherent traits, contributing to the marginalization and dehumanization of targeted groups.

In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:02:07 to 00:03:50.

Sources in support: Tropes vs. Women in Video Games (Host/Narrator)