Freedom in a limited life may be in limited control of the individual. However, freedom in a life unlimited by all constraints is entirely under the control of the individual.
The individual has control only over herself. Any apparent control he has over other people is due to consent, be it explicit or implicit.
When control is entirely within the hands of one person, it is known as domination.
Domination may also have explicit and implicit aspects.
Explicit refers to a formal contract, verbal and/or written.
Implicit refers to an implied contract, a 'gentlemans agreement'.
Control and domination may be of the following four forms:
1. Implicit control and implicit domination e.g. Dysfunctional relationships in which issues of control and domination has rarely been discussed; may also refer to the family from the point of view of the children prior to adulthood when the dynamics of control and domination are present but rarely discussed;
2. Implicit control and explicit domination e.g. A leader who has control not written into law, such as a gang leader;
3. Explicit control and implicit
domination, e.g. Legal regulations that aid a person in dominating an industry or trade;
4. Explicit control and explicit domination, e.g. Laws and contracts.
It is these four forms of control and domination that define any relationship between people.
All relationships fall under the first category, unless it can be determined otherwise.
Most international relationships fall under the fourth.
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