Foucault's Micro-power Theory Criticizes The Tradition Of Homophobia

Foucault is a great French thinker in the 20th century.His micro-power theory explains the origin and operation of power from a new perspective.Power is in the strength relationship of all,forming a hidden network of power,which is very different from previous ideas about power theory.After his death,his depth of thought became more apparent.Since his is a homosexual,this special identity has a great relationship with Foucault's ideology.Although there is no specific study on homosexuality in his theory of thought,but his theory of micro-power itself has the meaning of being the "other" and "heterogeneous".Foucault believes that where there is oppression,there is resistance.With the second half of the 20th century,the gay liberation movement is on the rise,the "other" and "heterogeneous" started the road to resistance.Between power and rights,there are complex relationships that test and influence each other.This paper intends to through the study of Foucault's micro-power theory,point out the influence of micro-power on the homosexual group,furthermore,it shows Foucault's micro-power theory criticizing the homophobia tradition.