A1 - Right realism

Question 1

what would Right realists argue there is in Right Realism ?

Answer 1

Right Realists would argue that there’s a biological predisposition to crime in some individuals.

Question 2

what is biological predisposition in Right realism ?

Answer 2

Biological predisposition is biological differences between individuals make some people innately predisposed to commit crime than others. They argue the main cause of crime is low intelligence which they also see as biologically determined.

Question 3

what do right realists believe individuals make in right realism ?

Answer 3

Right realism believe that individuals make a rational choice and weigh up whether they can get away with crime or not.

Question 4

what is a rational choice in right realism ?

Answer 4

An offender will consider whether the reward from committing crime is high enough in comparison to the risk of getting caught and punished . If it is they are more likely to commit crime.

Crime will occur when there is more opportunity to do so.

Question 5

what is the Broken windows theory in right realism ?

Answer 5

Right realists use the broken windows theory to explain the reasons for crime.

Question 6

what do right realists believe in the broken windows theory ?

Answer 6

Right realists suggest that crime is higher in areas of high social disorder such as litter , graffiti , broken windows as there is low social control. The broken windows theory in right realism attracts criminals as they think it is easy to get away with crime.

Question 7

What is the name of the person that is a right realist ?

Answer 7

Charles Murray

Question 8

what is the name of the class of society in right realism ?

Answer 8

Underclass theory

Question 9

what are the key characteristics of the underclass theory in right realism ?

Answer 9

The key characteristics of the underclass include long term unemployment, low marriage rates and high rates of single parent households.

Question 10

what does right realists Charles Murray believe about the underclass theory ?

Answer 10

He believes that the underclass socialise their children to be irresponsible and lazy. Children from the underclass are cut off from society and are brought up in a crimogenic environment.

Question 11

what are the 4 reasons why people commit crime according to right realism ?

Answer 11

1. Biological predisposition.
2. rational choices.
3. Broken windows theory.
4. Underclass theory.