The Panopticon Learning Target Success Criteria Learning Target

The Panopticon

Learning Target / Success Criteria �Learning Target To analyze increasingly complex literary elements in works of literature by analyzing theory of the Panopticon �Success Criteria Working with a group to discuss examples of theory in everyday life and write down our responses from the class discussion

Quick Question! �What are the issues of no one “watching” the boys in LOTF?

Perfect Panopticon Prison �Created by Jeremy Bentham (1748 -1842) English social theorist Prison design One guard can observe ALL inmates Inmates cannot see guard Schools, asylums, hospitals, etc. “A new power of obtaining mind over mind…” --Jeremy Bentham

Presidio Modelo (Isla de Pinos, Cuba) 1926 -1967

Stateville Correctional (Joliet, Illinois) (1925 -Present)

Michel Foucault (1926 -1984) � French social theorist and philosopher � The Order of Discourse Power through language ▪ How we read history “Power is always present…”

Foucault’s Power Concepts �Major Power Concepts ▪ Nominative Power ▪ Discursive Formation ▪ PANOPTICON ▪ Biopower

Foucault’s Criticism �Discipline and Punish (1975) Panopticon is a form of disciplinary power No bars, chains, or locks needed Hierarchal structures have adopted this form Society is a Panopticon prison

Are you being watched? � In groups of 2 -3… Give 2 examples of being watched in everyday life Explain how they influence someone’s actions � Examples Surveillance cameras Social Media Internet Traffic cameras Kiss Cam Acting on stage Location Services on phones

Government Surveillance �https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=2 Ys. Zoq w. Rn. KE

Peak-a-BOO… should it see you? �In your groups discuss… Feelings on the Panopticon ▪ LOTF and Michel Foucault � Then write your group’s critique of the Panopticon Is it ethical? Pro and Cons? � Finally, write down one thing you are curious about from today’s lesson.