
Social Power in Stone: A Sociological Look at Julio-Claudian Sculpture
With Augustus and his successors establishing imperial power, the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 B.C.E–68 C.E) marked a turning point in Roman history. During this time, sculpture
Emma Podvorec is a junior at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where she is pursuing triple majors in Criminology, Psychology, and Anthropology. Her academic interests center on understanding how psychopathology influences individual behavior, particularly in the context of crime and criminology. She is passionate about using psychology and anthropology to explore "deviant" behaviors and combat mental health stigma. Through her writing, Emma aims to shed light on the complexity of human behavior and the intersectionality of culture, identity, health, and social justice.
With Augustus and his successors establishing imperial power, the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 B.C.E–68 C.E) marked a turning point in Roman history. During this time, sculpture
Understanding Internalized Stigma As Foucault puts it, the panopticon is a versatile mechanism of power that organizes and controls individuals within a given space. It