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Biopower

Meaning

Biopower is a theoretical concept that describes the mechanisms of power focused on the administration and management of human life, specifically targeting both the individual body and the collective population. It represents the capacity of the state or medical authority to optimize life processes, control biological risk, and enhance the vitality of the populace. In the realm of hormonal health, Biopower is evident in the institutional control over hormone therapy guidelines, the medical definition of hormonal deficiency, and the societal pressure to maintain certain biological norms. This form of power is subtle yet pervasive in modern healthcare.