Left Realist Explanations (Lee And Young)

Question 1

What are the 3 reasons according to Lee and Young as to why EM are more prone to crime?

Answer 1

1. Significantly affected by RELATIVE DEPRIVATION
2. Marginalisation
3. Deviant subcultures

Question 2

Explain why EM are significantly affected by relative deprivation

Answer 2

The white majority enjoy privileges which EM dont have, they also feel like they should be entitled to those privileges so are driven to crime to achieve this

Question 3

Explain why EM face more marginalisation

Answer 3

They feel sense of being unwelcome and unvalued and this is due to racism and discrimination via the MEDIA and INACCURATE REPRESENTATION, therefore they lash out at society who excluded them

Question 4

Explain deviant subcultures in context of EM

Answer 4

This connects to marginalisation theory, young boys create a community in which they feel galued and welcome

Question 5

Give evidence to back the claim of Lee and Youngs left explanations

Answer 5

Proportion of black males in prison is HIGHER than asians. This therefore indicates a genuine problem

Question 6

Evaluate the left realist explanation

Answer 6

Vast majority of people will experience relative deprivation at one point, it is not only the EM that feel this way