CHYS 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Michel Foucault, Hijab, Kirpan
16 Mar 2016
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Chys 1f90: introduction to child and youth studies. The ringing bells are used to signify a shift in periods and the beginning and end of each day. Our bodies are regulated by such bells and our bodies respond to the bells. The classroom is designed to keep student facing forward and focused (regulating our bodies) Academic policies exist for exams, curriculum, academic misconduct, etc. Harassment policies exist for harassment in regards to sexuality, race, gender, etc. How bodies are regulated, trained, made docile. Prisons, mental wards, religious institutions, schools, etc. Threat of perpetual surveillance creates good behaviour. We act as though we are being watched. Power over bodies to ensure healthy, strong population: Subjected and practiced student bodies (p. 445) subjected to rules and enforcement; gives you practice (awareness of surveillance) Power over young people"s sexuality, both externalized and internalized. Based on the belief that by controlling sexual attraction/hormones, more work will be completed.
