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Charlotte Heath-Kelly Writes on the London Attacks for The Conversation
Dr Charlotte Heath-Kelly has written an article on the recently London Attacks for The Conversation.
Seven people were killed in the London Bridge terrorist attack on June 3, seemingly echoing the attack on Westminster in March. Political figures and media commentators have invoked the resilient character of Londoners to terrorism, articulating their stoic refusal to be terrified. Vigils to the victims will be held and spontaneous memorials and tributes will cover the pavements. As we saw after the Manchester bombings, people spontaneously come together to honour the dead, condemn terrorism, and proclaim social unity and resilience “in the face of those who wish to divide us”.
The full article, titled ‘Resilience’ and rituals bring people together, but our true reactions are more complex, can be read at the following link: https://theconversation.com/resilience-and-rituals-bring-people-together-but-our-true-reactions-are-more-complex-78817