Criminal by Birth? Foucault's Panopticon Explained

Under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, colonial authorities branded entire communities as born criminals, creating institutional stigma that persisted for generations. Michel Foucault's analysis of the panopticon explains how modern power operates through surveillance and expert classifications rather than physical punishment alone. In this video you will learn: • Understand the impact of the colonial Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 on de-notified tribes • Learn Michel Foucault's concept of the panopticon and disciplinary power • Explore how classification and expert knowledge function as instruments of power Useful for: LL.B. (3-year and 5-year integrated), UGC NET Law, CLAT PG and University semester exams. Free notes, quizzes & more: https://www.thelaweasy.com Useful links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvzfVUXLxyA #Shorts #Jurisprudence #Foucault #LegalTheory #LawEasy