Marion Aubry
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A Foucauldian Approach to Obstetrical Violence. Content Warning.
A historical analysis of medical practice and the creation of medical knowledge has shown that violence, while it has often not been labeled as such, is intrinsic to the current modes of medicine. Medical discoveries, such as the pill, gynecology, or many pharmaceutical advancements are made through structured violence, whether coerced or by a lack of consent. While obstetrical violence is in itself gendered, links between the law, autonomy, and power relations show that the cases of OV cannot be tackled through women-centered programs, or the law solely, but through power discourse. Medicalized violence is enacted due to medical professions’ authoritarian positioning and patients pathologizing, infantilizing, and victimizing positions. While much-medicalized violence has often occurred on the marginalized, which are often women of color, disabled, and or queer people. Men are also victims of this violence, unfortunately, possibly more than is accounted for due to fears of speaking out (Sable et al, 2006, p.160; NCADV, 2015). Misconceptions, stereotypes, and the framing of women are also impacting the ways pregnant people receive care, but the focus on sexism and discrimination may not be the most yieldable to end obstetric violence. Through a critique of the current studies on obstetrical violence in the United States and Europe, it may be shown how violence is not only enacted because of the perception of social categories, but due to an overmedicalized power relation reflected in the law and pathologizing medical paradigms of today.
By Marion Aubry12 months ago in Humans
JOKER A Neurodiverse Analysis. Content Warning.
Introduction Directed by Tod Philips, who earned three Academy Award nominations thanks to this film, Joker has gained much fame, criticism, and honors. Joaquin Phoenix, received several Oscars and accreditations based on this particular movie, and it is one of the top-rated movies on IMDb. This essay takes insights as to the ways cinematic framing and content are absorbed by society and individuals and its impact on culture (Marsena and Angjaya, 2022, p. 37) (Nelson et al., 1997) (Brader, 2005). The aim of this essay is not to assume the intentions of the directors and cast, nor is it to criticize the movie, as it is impossible without the knowledge of Phillips’ intentions, but to offer a nuanced neurodiversity perspective on a highly rewarded and well-viewed film. Nonetheless, there have been huge discussions online about how accurate the depictions of negative mental health were in the film.
By Marion Aubryabout a year ago in Critique
