İKTİDARIN GÖZÜNDEN GÖZÜN İKTİDARINA BEDEN

This study examines how power, through the phenomenon of surveillance, transforms and objectifies the individual, their consciousness, and their nature by rendering them passive, with a focus on the body, from traditional societies to modern societies. The phenomenon of surveillance, which gains depth particularly in the modern era through Michel Foucault's theoretical approaches, shapes and commodifies the body in conjunction with the dynamics of consumer society. This transformation, influenced by information technologies, leads to the prominence and exposure of the body at every moment and in every aspect of daily life. The study addresses the reflections of the modern surveillance phenomenon on social media through the lens of the body. It aims to examine the impact of uncontrolled and unregulated use of technology on social relationships. In this context, a descriptive analysis method was employed, and information obtained from a literature review on the key concepts of the study—body, power, surveillance, and social media—was synthesized. Surveillance conducted through information technologies renders individuals insecure, excessively individualizes them, and isolates them from social life. This situation leads to individuals distancing themselves from social interaction, experiencing loneliness, and becoming alienated. Consequently, a new social structure and culture emerge, consisting of individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits.This study should be considered as a step toward contributing to discussions about the characteristics of contemporary societies.