Birth of Biopolitics

"Birth of Biopolitics" is a concept from philosopher Michel Foucault, referring to how modern governments began to focus on managing populations' health, behavior, and economic productivity. Instead of merely controlling laws or territories, authorities started using policies and knowledge to influence life itself—like public health, education, and social policies—to shape society's overall well-being and efficiency. This shift marked a move toward governing not just through laws but by guiding how people live and behave, emphasizing the importance of biological and social factors in governance.