Which term best describes counter-visuality, or the observation of institutions of authority by citizens?
A) sousveillance
B) equiveillance
C) synopticon
D) panopticon

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Sousveillance refers to the monitoring of institutions of authority by citizens, as opposed to surveillance which involves institutions of authority monitoring citizens. Counter-visuality is a type of sousveillance. Equiveillance refers to a balance of surveillance and sousveillance, while synopticon and panopticon are types of surveillance systems.

Which Term Best Describes Counter-Visuality, or the Observation of Institutions