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Urban Coercion:  the Dynamics of Ecology, Human Experience and Landscape Transformation, 2024-2025

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​The destruction of urban landscapes presents a compelling case of coercion within the realm of ecology. As cities expand and natural habitats succumb to concrete structures, the environment experiences an escalating form of coercion, altering ecosystems, displacing wildlife,and depleting natural resources. Such coercion disrupts the delicate ecological balance, resulting in adverse consequences for biodiversity, air quality, and overall environmental health. By delving into the coercion imposed upon nature in urban landscapes, we aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of human actions' impact on the natural world, facilitating the promotion of sustainable development practices that minimize coercion and prioritize ecological balance.Coercion, typically intertwined with power dynamics and control, manifests from the perspective of psychology as the exertion of control or influence over an individual's thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The ramifications of such coercion, including loss of autonomy, diminished self-identity, and psychological trauma, necessitate recognition and resistance of these coercive forces to safeguard individual agency and promote mental well-being. By exploring the psychological dimensions of coercion, we seek to unravel its mechanisms and consequences, empowering individuals to resist and overcome similar influences.This project aims to explore the philosophical, ecological, and poetic facets of coercion, with a distinct focus on its relationship with ecology, urban landscapes, and psychology. Here, the concept of the "landscape" metaphorically epitomizes the coercion imposed by urbanization, representing the alterations to natural spaces and their impact on human psychological well-being. By delving into how urbanization transforms landscapes and shapes our psychological responses, we intend to establish a nuanced understanding of the coercive forces at play, ultimately enabling individuals to reclaim their voices and challenge oppressive systems.

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