Geography and Human Relationships

Geography and Human Relationships

A Reflection on Urban Cancer Dyslexia from the Perspective of the Chain of Mourners in Cancerous Cities (Interpreting Fears and Hopes)

Document Type : Original Article

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UNIVERSITY OF ZANJAN
10.22034/gahr.2025.550161.2603
Abstract
The global community requires a new social contract, as the miseries, damages, crises, disasters, shortages, and deficiencies of human life have become innumerable. Among these, urban cancer has increasingly morphed into a ruthless phenomenon, manifesting as a conceptual construct under the guise of damage and threat, helplessness, injury and obstacle; yet on the other side, it offers an opportunity for pause, crisis, and reflection. Blending with defiant, uncontrollable behavior and fundamental crises, urban cancer has evolved into a pressing issue. From this perspective, the author endeavors to substantiate the notion that cancer—analogous to a war against all—can, through a conceptual shift, serve as a powerful metaphor driving a campaign against urban cancer. This campaign targets families affected by parental loss and driven by an overwhelming desire for retribution. Essential planning must be undertaken to address the needs of grieving children in pursuit of collective satisfaction and well-being. The aim is to explore the fears and hopes rooted in cancer-ridden cities to foster a deeper understanding of what may transpire within these families. Special attention is given to how awareness and transformation, facilitated through interpreting dyslexia and supporting mourners, can contribute to building a more hopeful and just future.The findings of this research indicate that grief directly impacts the mental, social, and academic well-being of children. These children are more likely than their peers to experience depression, anxiety, loneliness, and decreased academic performance. Additionally, they may encounter difficulties in establishing stable social relationships and gradually lose their social identity. Thus, governments, by providing legal and supportive infrastructures, alongside urban communities offering psychological and social services, can help improve the conditions for these children. This paper also analyzes the reciprocal relationships between governmental support and the efforts of civil institutions to create a supportive environment within urban communities.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 04 October 2025

  • Receive Date 29 September 2025
  • Accept Date 04 October 2025