Left and Right Realism Flashcards
What characterises these approaches to crime?
Other theories neglect to see the problem of crime and doesn’t stand up for those in need.
They take official statistics at face value
(left) what did LEE and Young say about people who commited crime?
They have likely come from a background of relative deprivation, subcultures, and informal social controls
Which left realist came up with the theory of late modernity and what is it?
Young. Society is characterised by uncertainty and instability, less moral consensus, and instant gratification
What general solutions does left realism propose?
Greater democratic control of police and more BME police officers (black minority ethnic)
What is Young’s solutions?
Deal with opportunity inequality tackle discrimination provide good jobs for all better housing less stereotyping
How does Right realism differ from left realism?
People have a predisposition to crime which comes out from inadequate socialisation
What does Murray say about crime?
The underclass socialise new generations to welfare dependency as they have a lack of role models
What solutions does right realism provide?
Wilson and Kelling:
broken windows thesis
Zero tolerance
What are Wilsons 5 key features of crime?
Value concern and shared morality
Crime will always exist
people are selfish
community concerns are lacking
