HUMAN TERRITORIALITY: A SPATIAL CONTROL STRATEGY
HUMAN TERRITORIALITY: A SPATIAL CONTROL STRATEGY

Summary/Abstract: Human interactions have a spatial character. People have always tried to form their own geographical areas to create convenient living space conditions. Therefore, they claim control and ownership over certain areas for that purpose. In this context, human territoriality is one of the most distinct human activities aiming to establish a stabilized spatial order. People forge various territories on different scales, ranging from local to global. The world is highly compartmentalized, and each compartmentalization has distinct features. Territoriality is predominantly attributed to modern sates. It is a fact that modern state is the most visible manifestation of political/social territoriality in the world. However, territorial actions and forms are not just peculiar to modern states. There are many different territorial forms. These forms regulate social interactions among individuals and organizations. Private, home, public or interactive territories carry certain messages in practical life. This study deals with the roots of human territorial behaviour patterns.

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