People will be surprised at the eagerness with which we…
“People will be surprised at the eagerness with which we went aboutpretending to rouse from its slumber a sexuality which everything-our discourses, our customs, our institutions, our regulations, our knowledges-was busy producing in the light of day and broadcasting to noisy accompaniment.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Societal structures shape and produce sexual discourses, often unconsciously.
In simple terms: Society constructs sexuality.
Key Takeaway
Question how institutions shape desires.
Themes
power
sexuality
discourse
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- media analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
foucaultian theory
social construction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize hidden sexual norms?
- What role do institutions play in shaping desire?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted discourses is slow and contested.