left realism: crime Flashcards
1
Q
what did lea and young 1984 say were the 3 influences of crime?
A
relative deprivation, marginalisation, subcultural responses
2
Q
define relative deprivation
A
some social groups are deprived compared to others
3
Q
define marginalisation
A
social groups excluded from mainstream society, often stigmatised or criminalised
4
Q
what are the subcultural responses to crime outlined by lea and young?
A
the relieving of feelings of marginalisation and relative deprivation via crime
5
Q
define individualism
A
the pursuit of personal goals and desires rather than thinking of community benefits