1/ Think about it: What example of a discourse in the sense of M. Foucault occurs to you? How would you describe the discursive and non-discursive practices? To what extent is power exercised? What knowledge is generated? What is said? What is not said? Who speaks? Who does not speak? Create a word cloud on this — online or on paper.

2/ Discuss with others: Are women the better leaders? If so, why? If not, why not? What examples do you think of?

3/ Especially in political institutions (parliament, government, others), the struggle to gain and/or expand power can be more important than the substantive position. This can lead to a conflict of goals. Imagine a politician of your choice and a goal that he/she represents. How much of your goal would you be willing to give up in order to retain power?