The individual is subject to constant scrutiny from "summary" of Discipline and Punish by Michel Foucault
Throughout the text, Foucault delves into the idea that individuals are constantly under the watchful eye of various mechanisms of power. These mechanisms operate not only through physical surveillance but also through more subtle forms of monitoring and control. The panopticon, a metaphorical structure that Foucault uses to illustrate this concept, represents a system in which individuals are always visible and thus feel the pressure to conform to societal norms. This constant scrutiny is not limited to physical spaces such as prisons or schools but extends to all aspects of everyday life. From the way individuals dress to the way they behave in public, every action is scrutinized and judged by others. This creates a sense of self-surveillance, where individuals internalize the gaze of society and regulate their behavior accordingly. Furthermore, Foucault argues that this constant scrutiny is no...
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