The body is a site of punishment and discipline from "summary" of Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault
In the modern penal system, the body has become the central focus of punishment and discipline. Through a series of historical developments, the body has emerged as a site of regulation and control, where power is exerted through physical means. This shift can be traced back to the transition from sovereign power to disciplinary power, where the focus shifted from punishing the soul to punishing the body. Disciplinary power operates through a variety of techniques that target the body in order to shape behavior and maintain social order. One of the key ways in which the body is disciplined is through spatial organization, where individuals are placed in specific locations designed to control their movements and actions. This can be seen in institutions such as prisons, schools, and hospitals, where strict spatial arrangements are used to regulate...
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