Neo Marxist- Lea & Young Flashcards
1
Q
Relative deprivation
A
Black people face higher levels of unemployment & live in poorer housing
They also preform poorer in education
2
Q
Marginalisation
A
Unemployment, comparative underachievement in the education system and low paid low status jobs all lead to marginalisation of blacks
This can lead to frustration being vented in the form of crime
3
Q
Subculture
A
Blacks respond differently to the difference between aspiration and reality
One response is subcultures
For example- gangs dealing drugs offer young black men an alternative route to bling, money and respect
