Should We Stand By Or Stand Firm Analysis
Should We Stand By Or Stand Firm? Stephanie Carlin The bystander’s effect highlights that when other people are present an individual will not offer any means of help to a victim. It would be great if we all could step in however, that is not always the case. Do we stand by and hold self-protection above the aid and help of another or do we stand firm and step in even though it may bring the attention and anger of the individual onto ourselves possibly causing more harm than good.
Refusing to involve yourself in an incident could mean the victim faces a severe injury, or in some severe cases face death. It has been argued by some that people should intervene because it could mean that a person can be helped rather than to face whatever is happening to them alone. It has been the case particularly in schools that many people witness events of bullying and stand by, not doing anything to help the victim but allowing the bullying to continue. It is estimated that every …show more content…
It can also be an awkward situation for many as in the moment it might not appear to be the best decision. At the same time intervention may not mean jumping in to attack someone but offering your support after an incident has taken place. Psychology today says “Why do people fail to help their fellow man or woman? Psychological research argues that fear, apathy and indifference are simplistic answers, contending instead that people are often restrained by a complex web of social pressures and group norms, particularly in crowds.” (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201110/why-we-stand-and-dont-help) This highlights the fact that the bystanders effect is increasing as we find that modern generations are too embarrassed to help when surrounded by their friends as it is seen as ‘not cool’ and to them its seen as better to fit in than stand
Refusing to involve yourself in an incident could mean the victim faces a severe injury, or in some severe cases face death. It has been argued by some that people should intervene because it could mean that a person can be helped rather than to face whatever is happening to them alone. It has been the case particularly in schools that many people witness events of bullying and stand by, not doing anything to help the victim but allowing the bullying to continue. It is estimated that every …show more content…
It can also be an awkward situation for many as in the moment it might not appear to be the best decision. At the same time intervention may not mean jumping in to attack someone but offering your support after an incident has taken place. Psychology today says “Why do people fail to help their fellow man or woman? Psychological research argues that fear, apathy and indifference are simplistic answers, contending instead that people are often restrained by a complex web of social pressures and group norms, particularly in crowds.” (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201110/why-we-stand-and-dont-help) This highlights the fact that the bystanders effect is increasing as we find that modern generations are too embarrassed to help when surrounded by their friends as it is seen as ‘not cool’ and to them its seen as better to fit in than stand