Family, Social Control And Surveillance 2.7

Question 1

Who is Foucault ?

Answer 1

He developed the concept of surveillance. It is the process of the state keeping an eye on the individuals within society.

For functuonalistsm, surveillance is seen as part of a desirable process of ensuring social stability and conformity.

For Marxists and feminists, surveillance is seen as repressive, promoting submission and conformity in an unequal society and exploitative especially for women.

Question 2

Examples of organisations that have a role in surveillance ( external pressure )

Answer 2

Criminal justice system
Education system
Health system
Banks
Media

Question 3

Internaal pressure

Answer 3

Surveillance is internalised
Individuals police themselves
Follow social norms

Question 4

Henderson family 2010

Answer 4

Applied foucault’s concept of surveillance to the family and motherhood.

Question 5

Self surveillance

Answer 5

Mum’s with their children comparing themselves to other mothers.

Question 6

Parenting pressures

Answer 6

The pressure of how to be perfect parent is placed further on the family through social policy in the uk.
Social workers or family support workers can refer parents to parenting classes where advice is given on the appropriate way if caring for their child.