Territory is all around us, and in many spaces you would not think to be territory. In most situations territory only becomes evident when is not a working system. Territory is supposed to be for protection. We seem to only know about territory and protection when it isn't working, not rally protecting those it was supposed to, not helping. With the "security" of some territories it leaves you wondering what insecurity would be like... would those people the territory system has failed be better without the protection of their territory?
There are terms to describe territory and classify it, no trespassing signs, open fields, private property, but territory isn't just private property. These terms are used by the law, homeowner not charged with a crime because police had trespassed on his property. The man who shot at the boys on his property was not charged with a crime because he has the right to protect his property. Territory, and the terms used to describe and the laws that protect it shuts down questions about itself. It can be so complex that people just accept territory for what it is. Territory is supposed to be simple, it is supposed to clarify area for people, but it isn't always so simple or clear. When territory starts to be questioned that's when problems start to happen and that is why territory goes largely unquestioned.Territory can be big like countries or small like rooms. Territory is limitless, just builds and builds. When problems like territory disputes happen there can be physical violence, like between Israel and Palestine.
Territory helps form society and society would have to change significantly to change territory and the ways of territory. Territory also forms society relations. Our "titles" are a form of territory, they classify us in society. Territorial space/ land breaks people down into groups in society as well. Territory is a way to control space, whether naturally conceived or politically.Territory exposes power, international relations decide territory, or countries have territory. Territory is a control strategy. Territory can be used to benefit the countries or leaders that control it. Territory shapes identities, cultures, it is world making. There are steps to territory and how territory is made.
Vertical space is part of modern territory. Territory conveys and contains meaning. meaning can refer back to other texts and laws. Territory may appear to be simple but can be complex in laws. Territory has different meanings based on and around content. Not every enclosed space is a territory. territory has to be signified and carry or convey social power. Territory is complex and changing. Territory is used as a device, territory is a way to simplify and clarify power in social relations in many situations.
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