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Discursive Power “话语权力”理论 According to French philosopher Michel Foucault, “discursive power refers to the ability of a person or an institution to act in a certain way because others believe that they are ‘powerful’ and accept their actions.” (Woods, 2005: 25) In the simplest sense discourse is conversation, or information. For Michel Foucault it is through discourse (through knowledge) that we are created. Think of it this way: If it is true that we are the sum of our experiences (the knowledge we encounter), then those in control of our early life experiences have enormous power. Accord