Michel Foucault's work on freedom, subjectivity, and power is now central to thinking across a range of disciplines, including philosophy, history, education, psychology, politics, anthropology, sociology, and criminology. This title explores his central ideas, such as disciplinary power, biopower, bodies, spirituality, and practices of the self.
Humiliation is explored as a central harm of sexual violence against women, emphasizing its impact on self-perception. The book utilizes Foucault's critique of subjectivity to offer feminist insights and strategies for addressing and countering the effects of sexual violence and humiliation. It delves into the complex relationship between identity and trauma, providing a theoretical framework for understanding and combating these issues.