Biopolitical Governance

Biopolitical governance refers to the ways in which governments and institutions manage populations by focusing on health, biology, and life processes. This concept, popularized by the philosopher Michel Foucault, examines how authorities regulate aspects of citizens' lives, such as healthcare, reproduction, and lifestyle choices, to promote well-being and control societal issues. It reflects a shift from traditional power over territory to managing human life itself, aiming to foster a productive and healthy population while also raising ethical concerns about surveillance, freedom, and individual rights.