disciplinary society

A disciplinary society refers to a social framework where individuals are regulated through subtle forms of control rather than overt coercion. This concept, associated with philosopher Michel Foucault, highlights how institutions like schools, prisons, and hospitals shape behavior and promote conformity through surveillance and social norms. People internalize these rules and expectations, leading to self-discipline. In such a society, power is distributed throughout social structures, influencing how we act, think, and interact, ultimately fostering a more orderly and controlled environment.