How does the portrayal of the bystanders to Kitty Genovese’s murder compare to the reality of the situation?
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Catherine Susan “Kitty” Genovese’s murder on March 13, 1964, caught the world’s attention and specifically the attention of many psychologists. It was reported that 37 bystanders heard the commotion and failed to act. The incident led to several social experiments that explored what is now called the bystander effect. This informational text explores the murder that sparked these experiments, as well as how people respond when they witness an incident that may require their help.
As you read, take note of how the bystanders to Kitty Genovese’s murder are originally portrayed.
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