Foucault's Biopolitics

Foucault’s concept of biopolitics refers to how modern governments regulate populations through policies that manage health, birth rates, sanitation, and other aspects of life. Instead of just punishing individuals, authorities shape societal life by controlling bodies and populations at a statistical level. This involves surveillance, healthcare systems, and norms that influence behaviors, aiming to optimize societal health and productivity. In essence, biopolitics is about the ways power operates not just through laws but by managing life itself, guiding populations toward desired states of health and stability.