Sexuality

Foucault's lectures on sexuality explore its emergence as a scientific discourse in Western culture, examining the implications of "perversions" like homosexuality and fetishism. The first series, from 1964, investigates the formation of sexual knowledge, while the 1969 lectures reflect a shift influenced by the events of May 1968, focusing on the regulatory aspects of sexual discourse. By analyzing figures like Sade and Fourier, Foucault critiques both the naturalization and liberation of sexuality, providing insights into his evolving theories on abnormality, ideology, and social constructs.