left realism - why does crime happen

Question 1

relative deprivation + solution/AO3

Answer 1

• the poor have access to the medias materialistic messages
• no opportunities to gain wealth
• commit crime to obtain what they think they are entitled to
• reduce inequality by getting those on benefits into work/training, reduces marginalisation
• support - drawn attention to effects of street crime on disadvantaged groups

Question 2

subcultures + solution/AO3

Answer 2

• subculture is a groups solution to relative deprivation
• may turn to religion for comfort which encourages conformity
• structural changes to tackle discrimination and inequality

Question 3

marginalisation + solution/AO3

Answer 3

• unemployed youth are marginalised with no clear goals
• powerlessness, expressed through violent means, e.g. rioting
• greater job insecurity worsens WC crime
• police become more accountable, e.g. police crime commissioners
• police cant be made accountable to ordinary people, they only serve capitalist interests

Question 4

stretch: lea and young - late modernity

Answer 4

• young - we live in unstable societies due to loss of unskilled jobs
• inequality between rich and poor has grown
• MC react badly to the change by seeing underclass on benefits
• less tolerance and more violence