Left and Right Realism

Question 1

Left Realism

Answer 1

Emerged in response to both right-wing administrative criminology and radical critiques. emphasizes that crime, especially street crime, is a real immediate issue for working class community.

Question 2

Crime as a Social Product

Answer 2

Left realists believe that crime is influenced by social and economic factors like inequality, marginalization and relative deprivation.

Question 3

Community- Centred Solutions:

Answer 3

Instead of punitive measures, left realism advocated for community engagement and collaboration across government and non- government organizations to take crime at its roots.

Question 4

Right Realism

Answer 4

Emerged when conservative governments were in power in North America and the UK. Right realism uses a scientific approach to develop policies to prevent and control crime.

Question 5

Causes of Crime (right realism)

Answer 5

Right realists believe that crime is caused by a combination of personality, biology and social factors. People with low intelligence, low impulse control are more likely to become criminals,