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Discourse theory examines how language shapes social reality and constructs our understanding of social categories and identities, emphasizing the role of power in discourse. Michel Foucault, a key figure in this theory, argued that discourse serves to legitimize power structures and can influence individual behavior and societal norms. Foucauldian discourse analysis critiques how language is used to maintain power dynamics, particularly in contexts like mental health and gender, revealing the implications

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