Land enclosure

Appropriation of land
Collectivisation of land

Nature

The dispossession of peasants and the indigenous from their lands has taken many forms during the centuries, executed by both government and private interests, particularly in the processes of colonization and industrialization.

Claim

The way to create a proletariat is enclosure, thus stealing the ordinary means of production (land and hunting) used by the peasants to survive.

Counter-claim

Land enclosure is often overstated as a pressing issue. In reality, it facilitates efficient land use, promotes agricultural innovation, and supports economic growth. The transition from communal to private ownership has historically led to increased productivity and improved living standards. Rather than viewing enclosure as a problem, we should recognize it as a necessary evolution in land management that drives progress and sustainability. Focusing on this as a significant issue distracts from more pressing global challenges.