Gallagher, M. (2008) Foucault, power and participation. International Journal of Children's Rights, 16(3), pp. 395-406. (doi: 10.1163/157181808X311222)
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Abstract
In this paper, I argue that Foucault's work on power offers a distinctive and original perspective with the potential to afford insights into the nature of participation. I begin by providing a brief exegesis of Foucault's conceptualisation of power in his middle to late work. The notion of governmentality is drawn out as a potentially useful tool in understanding participation as a profoundly ambiguous phenomenon. I conclude by outlining some of the possible implications of Foucault's thinking about power for studying children's participation.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gallagher, Dr Michael |
| Authors: | Gallagher, M. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences > Geography |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Children's Rights |
| ISSN: | 0927-5568 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1571-8182 |
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