Nov 07 2024OPINION
Why We Should Rethink How We Talk About Suicide
Suicide is often seen as a public health problem, but some think this view misses the deeper meaning behind it. Philosophers like Michel Foucault have talked about a thing called ‘biopower’, which is the idea that governments and societies control our bodies and minds. When we talk about suicide as just a health issue, we’re ignoring the cultural and personal reasons...
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