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Biopolitics

Definition:

Biopolitics refers to a concept that combines politics and biology, focusing on the application of political power over biological life, such as populations and individuals.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The government's biopolitics aims at improving public health by implementing policies to control the spread of diseases.

2. Foucault analyzed how biopolitics operates within society, regulating both the bodies and the lives of individuals.

Adjective:

1. The biopolitical perspective considers how power structures influence the health and well-being of populations.

2. The biopolitical approach recognizes that social factors are crucial in understanding the distribution of diseases.

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