inadequate socialisation Flashcards
what theory is it
right realism
what does effective socialisation prevent and how
it prevents individuals turning from crime as it teaches self control and correct values
what family do right realists see as the best agency of control
nuclear family:
- heterosexual couple
- biological children
what is an agency of control
a way of preventing crime
what does charles murray believe about those not brought up in a traditional family structure
that the children havent been correctly socialised and so have a lack of norms and values and are more likely yo turn to crime because of this
what are some examples of non traditional familys
- same sex couple
- single parent
- adoptive
- blended familys
what does charles murray say the welfare state has led to
a rise in the underclass ( those who claim benefits and are happy to do so)
what is the welfare state
a state/gov that provides for those in need (responsible for its citizens)
FOR EXAMPLE:
- benefit system
why does the underclass lead to crime
- underclass and welfare state encourage lone parent families
- get more benefits
- more crime
- don’t socialise children correctly
what are absent fathers
fathers who dont provide for their children - they are present but not working
how does an absent father impact their sons committing crime
- dont have a role model to teach them discipline
- no same sex role model to teach norms and values - leads to crime
- seek male role model in gangs
