The History Of Sexuality by Michel Foucault
An Introduction
"The History of Sexuality" explores the complex relationship between power and sexual discourse, arguing that since the 17th century, Western societies have not repressed sexuality but rather incited it, making it an object of public discourse. The author examines how power operates through the production of knowledge about sex and uses this perspective to challenge the conventional narrative that society has been progressively liberating sexuality from repression. The book delves into the ways in which sexual norms and power relations are intertwined, suggesting that the discourse on sexuality is a tool of power used to regulate both individual bodies and entire populations.
The 10968th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 168-176
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(2.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Geschiedenis Van De Seksualiteit
- Geschiedenis van de seksualiteit
- Histoire de la sexualité
- Histoire de la sexualité, vol. 1
- La Volonté de savoir
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