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Unveiling the Gaze: Power, Identity, and Perception in the Interdisciplinary Lens
Abstract
This article looks into the multifaceted dimensions of the gaze, examining its influence on individual and collective identities across various contexts. From early childhood development and existentialism to cinematic escapades and literary analyses, the text navigates through philosophical, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. It scrutinizes how the gaze intertwines with power dynamics, revealing its roles in identity formation, desire, and the construction of reality. Drawing from Lacanian insights, the text dissects illusions, the pursuit of wholeness, and the cinematic escape from lack. Literary perspectives, including feminist critiques and psychoanalytic examinations, further unravel the complexities of the gaze, touching upon issues of gender, fetishism, and power relations. The discussion extends to communal dimensions, exploring how the gaze contributes to the creation of 'imagined geographies' and 'imagined communities,' with a focus on Western dominance and orientalism. The concluding reflection underscores the omnipotence of the gaze, tying together divine perceptions in literature and its pervasive influence in contemporary media. Overall, the abstract encapsulates a profound inquiry into the intricacies of the gaze and its pervasive impact on human ex-periences and societal structures.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Sosyoloji (Diğer)
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
15 Eylül 2024
Gönderilme Tarihi
24 Ocak 2024
Kabul Tarihi
22 Nisan 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2024 Sayı: 12
ISNAD
Tanrıvermiş, Şenay. “Unveiling the Gaze: Power, Identity, and Perception in the Interdisciplinary Lens”. Mevzu – Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 12 (01 Eylül 2024): 61-75. https://doi.org/10.56720/mevzu.1425364.
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