The History of Sexuality, Volume 1: An Introduction
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Michel Foucault challenges conventional understandings of sexuality, questioning why we are so driven to confess and analyze our sexual lives. He argues that rather than repressing sex, modern Western society has developed an intricate discourse around it, using it as a tool for power and control. This seminal work delves into the historical construction of sexuality, revealing how power, knowledge, and the very notion of selfhood are intertwined with our sexual identities. Foucault's incisive analysis invites readers to reconsider the origins and implications of our obsession with sex and its role in shaping who we are.
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Published Apr 14, 1990
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First Published
1976
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fre
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