Left realism Flashcards
1
Q
What do left realists believe ?
A
Structural inequality causes crime
2
Q
How can crime be reduced according to left realists?
A
- Greater sense of social equality
- Stronger community
3
Q
What are the three cause of crime according to left realists?
A
- Relative deprivation
- Subcultures
- Marginalisation
4
Q
How could crime be reduced/ prevented according to left realists?
A
- Increased trust between the public and police
- Understanding the reason why people become victims
5
Q
What do Lea and Young believe?
A
- Crime is the product of structural inequalities
- The w/c are mostly victims of crime
