CRIM 1650 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Michel Foucault, Critical Theory, Governmentality

• School: York University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 1650
• Professor: cladiuocalagari

Document Summary

The analysis of foucault is useful as a theory of domination in society. We live in a world where humans are subject to various forms of control, especially hidden forms. The example of the prison is but one aspect of how populations are subjected to social controls. It is not just criminals who have historically been imprisoned all over the world the prison is used to house political prisoners", prisoners of conscience", and those deemed enemies of the state". These two sets are needed for the domination and suppression: people are giving over part of their freedom for the powerful groups. Penology: the science and study of punishment. Foucault"s central concern with power and the forms it takes in shaping social order and. Domination such as the principles of surveillance and discipline that have become normalized in society. Power operates through individuals , through their conduct and beliefs.