However, opposing scholars characterize this theory as contentious, saying that it reduces complex histories into simplistic and antagonistic categories.

So numerous have these sects been that one scholar has characterized the modern period in Japan as "the rush hour of the gods."

However, some modern scholars characterize his presentation of the topic as sympathetic and valid.

Certain scholars and historians have characterized the atomic bombings of Japan as a form of "state terrorism".

Several scholars have characterized the exterminations as genocide.

Several scholars and commentators have characterized the wars of extermination as genocide.

Many textual and historical scholars have characterized this claim as being without evidence.

Several scholars characterize the early 1900s development of blues music as a move from group performances to a more individualized style.

Some scholars have also characterized political campaigns under Mao Zedong as a form of state terrorism.

Some scholars, however, have characterized these qualities as superficial charm.