Commentary
by
Laroque, Catherine & Thomas Foth
Release Date
2021
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Keywords
Safer supply
Decriminalization/legalization
Equity
Advocacy
Housing
