INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJESS)
Unraveling the Threads of Lilliputian Justice: A Critical Exploration of Petty Corruption and Power Dynamics
E-ISSN: 5778-6990
P-ISSN: 6790-5577
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1438
This paper explores how Jonathan Swift's Gulliver’s Travels sheds light on the workings of petty corruption and power struggles in society. This paper aims to understand how small issues become tools for bigger power games, using the Lilliputian society as a lens. Applying Foucault's power dynamics theory, this study analyzed Swift's depiction of bureaucratic red tape and social control. Results show that trivial issues often mask deeper struggles for authority. This paper discusses implications for addressing corruption in real-world institutions, underscoring the importance of understanding power dynamics. This research concludes that recognizing these subtle mechanisms is key to promoting transparency and accountability.
Azan Baba James PhD & Grace Adokwe
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