During the eighteenth century, "hospitals" spread across Europe intended to control persons considered social problems. This marked the age of the __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "Great Confinement" refers to the period in the eighteenth century when institutions were established across Europe to confine and control individuals considered to be social problems, including the mentally ill, the poor, and criminals. This movement is associated with Michel Foucault's analysis of the history of mental illness in his work "Madness and Civilization."

During the Eighteenth Century, "Hospitals" Spread Across Europe Intended to Control