Surveillance Theory

Surveillance Theory explores how governments, organizations, and technologies monitor and collect information about individuals' behaviors and activities. It examines the impact of this oversight on privacy, power dynamics, and social control. The theory considers how surveillance shapes societal norms and influences personal freedom, often highlighting the tension between security interests and individual rights. It also analyzes the ways surveillance is embedded in modern life through digital devices, social media, and data collection, raising questions about transparency, consent, and the ethics of monitoring in a connected world.