Quote by Roland Barthes

I call the discourse of power any discourse that engenders blame, hence guilt, in its recipient.

I call the discourse of power any discourse that engenders b

Summary

This quote suggests that the discourse of power refers to any communication that places blame on someone and subsequently makes them feel guilty. It implies that in such instances, power is exerted through language, manipulating individuals into feeling responsible for certain actions or situations. The argument is that when blame is assigned in discourse, it not only reinforces power dynamics but also creates a sense of guilt within the person being targeted by the discourse, potentially reinforcing the existing power structure.

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By Roland Barthes

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