Differences In Offending Between Ethic Groups: Left Realists Explanations Lea + Young

Question 1

Ethnic minorities are prone to relative deprivation

Answer 1

Minorities may feel a sense of disadvantage compared to the white minority

Question 2

Ethnic minorities suffer marginalisation

Answer 2

Minorities may be made to feel socially excluded by white society, these things may push people into crime

Question 3

Young black males are drawn into deviant subcultures

Answer 3

Subculture are attractive to people who are deprived/excluded

Question 4

Evaluation

Answer 4

Relative deprivation and marginalisation are also experienced by poor whites