Commentary
par
Laroque, Catherine & Thomas Foth
Date de publication
2021
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This article draws on the theoretical work of Foucault and scholars who further developed his concept of biopolitics. While biopolitics aims to ameliorate the health of populations, Foucault never systematically accounted for the unequal value of lives.
Constatations/points à retenir
Instead of advocating for reducing the harm of this neoliberal ruthless exploitation and to safeguard the survival of biological life, we need a form of care that is not restricted to the individual, a form of care that is not performed by professionals like physicians and nurses, but rather we need to fight for care as the foundation of our society as a whole.
Mots clés
Safer supply
Decriminalization/legalization
Equity
Advocacy
Housing
