Left Realism

Question 1

Left realism cause of crime:

Answer 1

Capitalism
Changes in the economy
Relative deprivation (Bulimic society - Cohen, American dream - Merton)
Status frustration
Social exclusion (e.g racism, homophobia..)
Society

Question 2

Left realism solutions of crime

Answer 2

Multi-agency approach
Tackling material deprivation (e.g. benefits, foodbanks (Howard), increasing minimum wage)
De-criminalising petty crimes- avoid ppl getting into the system (master status - Lemert)
Rehabilitation

Question 3

Left realism evaluation

Answer 3

Doesn't consider the individuals.
Capital isnt the main cause.
More costly.
Assumes all marginalised groups are affected.
Focuses on w/c not m/c.
Non-utilitarian crimes?
W/c not so innocent.