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What is the primary architectural feature of Bentham's Panopticon?
What is the primary architectural feature of Bentham's Panopticon?
What was Bentham's primary goal in designing the Panopticon?
What was Bentham's primary goal in designing the Panopticon?
How did Bentham intend for the Panopticon to influence the behavior of its inhabitants?
How did Bentham intend for the Panopticon to influence the behavior of its inhabitants?
According to Foucault, what does the Panopticon represent metaphorically?
According to Foucault, what does the Panopticon represent metaphorically?
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What is the significance of the observer being unseen in the Panopticon design?
What is the significance of the observer being unseen in the Panopticon design?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between Bentham's Panopticon and Foucault's analysis?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Bentham's Panopticon and Foucault's analysis?
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In which work did Foucault explore the implications of Bentham's Panopticon?
In which work did Foucault explore the implications of Bentham's Panopticon?
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What values of the Enlightenment does Bentham's Panopticon reflect?
What values of the Enlightenment does Bentham's Panopticon reflect?
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What is the core mechanism through which panopticism exerts control, according to Foucault?
What is the core mechanism through which panopticism exerts control, according to Foucault?
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How does Foucault characterize the distribution of power within a disciplinary society?
How does Foucault characterize the distribution of power within a disciplinary society?
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In Foucault's view, which of the following best exemplifies a 'disciplinary society'?
In Foucault's view, which of the following best exemplifies a 'disciplinary society'?
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Which of the following best represents Foucault's view on the goal of surveillance in institutions?
Which of the following best represents Foucault's view on the goal of surveillance in institutions?
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According to Foucault, what is the ultimate effect of normalized surveillance on individuals in a disciplinary society?
According to Foucault, what is the ultimate effect of normalized surveillance on individuals in a disciplinary society?
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How does Foucault's panopticism differ from traditional forms of power?
How does Foucault's panopticism differ from traditional forms of power?
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According to Foucault's interpretation, what role do institutions such as schools and workplaces play in a 'disciplinary society'?
According to Foucault's interpretation, what role do institutions such as schools and workplaces play in a 'disciplinary society'?
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What does the 'Panopticon' symbolize according to Foucault's analysis?
What does the 'Panopticon' symbolize according to Foucault's analysis?
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Flashcards
What is the Panopticon?
What is the Panopticon?
A prison design where a single watchman can see all inmates without being seen.
What is self-regulation in the Panopticon?
What is self-regulation in the Panopticon?
The psychological effect of constant surveillance on inmates. It forces them to behave well even when not being directly monitored.
Who is Michel Foucault?
Who is Michel Foucault?
A French philosopher who interpreted the Panopticon as a representation of how modern societies use power and control.
What is disciplinary power?
What is disciplinary power?
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What is the 'gaze' in the Panopticon?
What is the 'gaze' in the Panopticon?
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What is the Enlightenment?
What is the Enlightenment?
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What is rationalization of control?
What is rationalization of control?
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What is the lasting impact of the Panopticon?
What is the lasting impact of the Panopticon?
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Panopticism
Panopticism
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Self-Discipline in Panopticism
Self-Discipline in Panopticism
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Disciplinary Society
Disciplinary Society
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Normalization of Surveillance
Normalization of Surveillance
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Functionalist Perspective
Functionalist Perspective
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Hidden Crime
Hidden Crime
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Disciplinary Mechanisms in Daily Life
Disciplinary Mechanisms in Daily Life
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Diffuse Power in Disciplinary Society
Diffuse Power in Disciplinary Society
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Study Notes
Bentham's Panopticon and Foucault's Interpretation
- Bentham's Panopticon: a prison design allowing a central observer to watch all inmates without being seen, promoting self-regulation through perceived surveillance
- Goal: maximize efficiency and control within institutions (prisons, schools, hospitals)
- Architectural features: central tower, circular building with inmate cells ensuring constant observer visibility
- Intended outcome: disciplined and orderly behavior through internalized self-control, reducing the need for direct observation
Foucault's Panopticism
- Foucault's interpretation: expands beyond the physical structure to examine broader social and political implications of the Panopticon
- "Discipline and Punish": uses the Panopticon as a metaphor for modern disciplinary power in regulating behavior
- "Panopticism": a disciplinary mechanism using visibility to induce self-discipline, avoiding overt coercion
- Diffusion of power: power is not centralized but distributed throughout various institutions, reinforcing self-regulation
- Examples beyond prisons: schools, hospitals, workplaces, public spaces highlighting the widespread influence of surveillance
Disciplinary Society
- Features: constant monitoring, normalization of surveillance, individuals internalizing norms, conformity to social expectations without direct intervention
- Power relations: power is dispersed, operating through institutions and practices rather than a single authority
- Impact on behavior: shaping individuals' actions and identities based on potential observation
- Mechanisms of observation: examinations, reports, performance evaluations, and surveillance technologies in various areas of life
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Explore the architectural and philosophical concepts of Bentham's Panopticon and Foucault's interpretation of panopticism. This quiz delves into the implications of surveillance on behavior and the broader social control mechanisms at play. Test your understanding of discipline, power, and the role of observation in societal structures.