FAQ About Michel Foucault
What is the concept of 'biopolitics' in Foucault's work?
'Biopolitics' is a term coined by Foucault to describe the practice of modern states to regulate their citizens' bodies and lives through an array of interventions. It involves the state's focus on managing populations, enhancing life, and administering public health, sexuality, and reproduction. Foucault explored how biopolitics operates as a form of power that affects individual autonomy and societal norms, emphasizing the intricate relationship between life, politics, and social control.
