Theory & Philosophy Michel Foucault & The Age of Consent
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Mar 7, 2024 Guest
Simone de Beauvoir
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Michel Foucault
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Jean-Francois Lyotard
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Gilles Deleuze
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Félix Guattari
Exploring the controversial 1977 letter critiquing France's consent laws, focusing on Michel Foucault's involvement. Delving into power dynamics in relationships and questioning traditional notions of children's autonomy and sexuality for liberation.
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Complexity of 1977 Consent Letter
- The 1977 letter signed by French intellectuals critiqued France's consent laws beyond just lowering the age of consent.
- It highlighted broader issues like unfair trials and discriminatory laws against gay people.
Overbroad Sex Crime Laws Criticized
- The letter challenged how sex crime laws in 1970s France were overly broad and inappropriate.
- It critiqued laws that criminalized simple acts like housing a child without sex involved and policed minors.
Homophobic Consent Age Discrimination
- The letter called out discriminatory consent ages based on sexual orientation.
- Age of consent was 15 for straight and 18 for gay people, revealing homophobic legal biases.