What is Foucault's theory of power/knowledge?
Power and knowledge are not separate entities but constitute a single, interwoven system. Power does not simply repress; it produces. It produces discourse, knowledge, and even the very subjects it seems to control. Knowledge, in turn, is not neutral; it is always imbued with power, serving to legitimize certain viewpoints and marginalize others. This dynamic relationship shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.
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