Foucault and panoticism Flashcards
1
Q
What is Bentham’s Panoptican?
A
The model is designed so that all inmates in a prison are observed by one watchman
2
Q
What is significant about Bentham’s Panoptican?
A
self-regulated behaviour whereby they act as if they are being watched.
3
Q
What is significant about this usage of power?
A
organises the prisoner’s space, time and everyday activity, therefore turning them into ‘subjected beings’
4
Q
What is effective about panopticism in prisons?
A
of self-surveillance causes the internalisation of norms and values and therefore creates a more obedient inmate
5
Q
How is panopticism applied to wider society?
A
like guards in a panoptican, institutions overtly regulate and control our lives.
6
Q
What are two examples of panopticism in society?
A
- School; Discipline
- Security Cameras; Surveillance
