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The history of sexuality
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Michel Foucault's "The History of Sexuality" is a groundbreaking work that challenges traditional understandings of sexuality and its relationship to power.
Foucault argues that sexuality is not a timeless essence but a historically constructed concept, shaped by social and political forces.
He examines the ways in which discourse and institutions have regulated and controlled sexuality, exploring the emergence of concepts like repression and confession.
The book offers a critical analysis of the ways in which sexuality has been used to define and control individuals and populations.
Foucault's work has had a profound impact on the fields of history, sociology, and gender studies, influencing discussions about power, knowledge, and identity.
Foucault argues that sexuality is not a timeless essence but a historically constructed concept, shaped by social and political forces.
He examines the ways in which discourse and institutions have regulated and controlled sexuality, exploring the emergence of concepts like repression and confession.
The book offers a critical analysis of the ways in which sexuality has been used to define and control individuals and populations.
Foucault's work has had a profound impact on the fields of history, sociology, and gender studies, influencing discussions about power, knowledge, and identity.
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Esther Perel as an author whose work on the history of sexuality provides insights into societal attitudes towards various aspects of life.
Esther Perel as an author whose work on the history of sexuality provides insights into societal attitudes towards various aspects of life.
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