Paper Details  
 
   

Has Bibliography
5 Pages
1251 Words

 
   
   
    Filter Topics  
 
     
   
 

Foucault

ents in their tumbling needs to be the exact same. We break down the movements of the back handsprings and backs flips and learn how to do the special movements exactly the same as everyone else, so we look together. To be able to have our exhibitions be successful we need constant monitoring to see if we are with the music and with each other.The next step to achieving discipline is through observation. This gives you power by simply observing visually seeing what is going on. In this you are under constant surveillance. By being put under this constant examination you are always being put to the test to see if you measure up to set standards. An example of this is the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. You are always under constant surveillance, even when you are not in uniform or performing. Even if you are not wearing anything associated with the organization, and are out going to the local 7-11 and you look bad, you can get in a lot of trouble. You are always held to a standard with how you look at how much you weigh. In the DCC you are weighed every week and you re not allowed to gain more than five pounds or you will be dropped off the squad if you do not lose the extra weight. This brings us to the next part of discipline, normalizing judgment. This is where you have a rule or task and have everyone do the same task. From here you can classify everyone in according to the norm of everyone involved in the testing process. From there you can break people up into percentages above and below the norm. When we do this we can normalize, by where they fall in the study. This gives each individual a position exact position in the ranking system. An example of this is taking the SATs which all high school students take the exact same test as everyone else to determine the scholastic aptitude. This test determines what kind of college you can get into and it normalizes you. After you take this exam you are told what percentage ...

< Prev Page 2 of 5 Next >

    More on Foucault...

    Loading...
 
Copyright © 1999 - 2025 CollegeTermPapers.com. All Rights Reserved. DMCA