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The Bystander Effect. Women in politics.

Concordia in the news
Posted on February 10, 2015

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

Expert commentators

Concordia faculty and researchers are regularly asked to offer expert, informed opinions on many of today's most pressing problems. Read some of the latest news items about Concordians:

  • The Montreal Gazette publishes an opinion piece by psychology assistant professor Theresa Bianco on the "bystander effect", where bystanders may fail to bring aid to a person in physical or other distress.
  • Chantal MaillĂ©, professor at the Simone de Beauvoir Institute, is quoted in an article in the Gazette des Femmes about women breaking into politics.