Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) Sociology Basic Concepts and Institutions Social Stratification - Social Differences, Inequality, Gender
Which of the following statements accurately represents Foucault's conception of bio-power within the context of his work on sexuality?
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Bio-power exclusively concerns the state's direct control over the biological functions of individuals, such as reproduction.
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Bio-power is an expression of individual liberty and sexual freedom, as it pertains to the choices individuals make about their bodies.
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Bio-power refers to the strategic deployment of power over populations through the regulation of bodies, health, and sexual practices, influencing societal norms and identities.
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Bio-power is a term used to describe the influence of biological sciences in reinforcing traditional heteronormative sexual relations without any societal or political implications.