"🤔 What does a Fence (fens) have in common with Colonialism?

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Colonialism, at its core, was rooted in the violence of theft—a group seizing another's land and then erecting border fencing to safeguard their ill-gotten property. The concept of fences as we understand them today emerged just as colonization was commencing, intertwining the two in a complex historical narrative.


The term "fens" in Middle English initially meant "defense," with its evolved meaning of "surrounding with a fence" dating back to around 1500. This period coincided with the onset of modern colonialism, marked by European discoveries of sea routes around Africa's southern coast (1488) and America (1492).


Consider the Americas, once inhabited by Ancient Indians and Amerindians. These indigenous peoples, often nomadic, traversed the continent's coastlines, adapting to the varying fertility of the land dictated by climate changes. Lacking the technology for permanent structures like fences, they embraced a nomadic lifestyle.

 

Then came the European colonizers (The Foreigner Thief) around 1500, dominating the Americas and restricting the nomadic movements of indigenous peoples. The Europeans, having claimed the land, began erecting fences—physical and metaphorical—to demarcate and protect their acquisitions. This shift from a free land of nomadic peoples to a landscape divided by borders represents a pivotal moment in history.

 

Take the descendants of Ancient Indians, whose ancestors embraced nomadism. The impact of colonization persists as they, too, migrate in large numbers to the United States. The colonial legacy, marked by stolen land and fenced boundaries, influences the dynamics of movement and settlement in the Americas.

 

In closing, exploring the historical convergence of fences and colonialism unveils a compelling narrative of theft, dominance, and the enduring repercussions on indigenous communities. Understanding these parallels enriches our perspective on the intricate interplay between cultural practices, land ownership, and the lasting effects of colonial legacies.

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About the Blogger: Renaldo McKenzie is the author of "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance," and the upcoming book, "Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations".

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