Left Realism

Question 1

Who are the 2 sociologists for this topic? (together)

Answer 1

Lea & Young

Question 2

What are Lea & Young’s overall views?

Answer 2

• crime and fear of crime are very real social problems that should be taken seriously
• usually most victims are w/c
• sociologists should consider solutions to all crime and not view only white-collar and corporate crime as a problem

Question 3

What do Left Realists say about marginalisation + examples of crime due to this?

Answer 3

• those who lack organisations to represent their interests commit crime
• they do it to fit in some where and gain something
  eg. riots, strikes, utilitarian

Question 4

What do they say about relative deprivation + example?

Answer 4

• definition- people who are aware if what they don’t have materially
• feels like being segregated so they take what they think they don’t have
  eg. theft, utilitarian

Question 5

What do they say about Subcultures?

Answer 5

definition - groups that have different norms and values from society
- revel against the norms + values
eg. vandalism, non-utilitarian