Biopower

Biopower is a concept developed by philosopher Michel Foucault, referring to the ways in which governments exert control over people’s bodies and populations. It encompasses various practices, such as health care, education, and social welfare, aimed at managing and regulating life. Biopower emphasizes the role of institutions in shaping individual behaviors and societal norms, focusing on areas like reproduction, health, and sexuality. Essentially, it is about how power influences human life and well-being through the management of biological and demographic factors.