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Castigo e (in)sensibilidad en la frontera securitaria.

Authors :
Mendiola, Ignacio
Source :
Revista de Estudios Sociales. abr-jun2024, Issue 88, p21-37. 17p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article expands on David Garland's proposal that punitive practices are influenced by logics of (in)sensitivity, shaping how punishment is conceived and applied. It argues that (in)sensitivity is not a mere peripheral aspect of punishment but a central element thereof. Drawing from this premise, the article elucidates the most prominent features of Garland's proposition, highlighting the conceptual framework it builds upon. Based on this foundation, the discussion branches into two closely related directions. Firstly, it analytically explores Garland's contribution, explicating the depth underlying notions of meaning and sensitivity; a development that will underscore the significance of corporeality in fully understanding the imposition of punishment. Secondly, this analysis will be projected onto the context of the current discursive hegemony of security and, more specifically, in the specific manner it manifests in the regulation of migrant mobility. The undeniable preeminence of securitized borders will thus become the fundamental space of analysis to project Garland's proposal regarding an underlying (in)sensitivity permeating the imposition of punishment. Within this context, it asserts that migrant bodies crossing the border endure punishment, yet their suffering lacks empathy within the security discourse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
Spanish
ISSN :
0123885X
Issue :
88
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Revista de Estudios Sociales
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176884295
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7440/res88.2024.02