New right approach

Question 1

what are the five right wing views regarding crime and deviance?

Answer 1

1) individual responsibility
2) rational choice theory
3) broken window theory
4) deterrence and punishment
5) criticism of welfare state

Question 2

explain individual responsibility - right wing view

Answer 2

crime results from a individual’s choices and moral failings

Question 3

explain rational choice theory - right wing view

Answer 3

individuals commit crime after weighing up risks against rewards

Question 4

explain broken window theory - right wing view

Answer 4

maintaining order by addressing minor offences prevents serious crime

Question 5

explain criticisms of welfare state - right wing view

Answer 5

generous welfare systems create dependency and anti-social behaviour

Question 6

what are the five left wings views regarding crime and deviance?

Answer 6

1) structural inequality
2) relative deprivation
3) community and social support
4) restorative justice
5) critique harsh punishments

Question 7

explain structural inequality - left wing approach

Answer 7

crime results from social inequalities and structural factors e.g. poverty

Question 8

explain relative deprevation - left wing approach

Answer 8

crime happens when individuals are deprived

Question 9

explain community and social support - left wing approach

Answer 9

advocate for community intervention and social support systems to prevent crime.

Question 10

explain restorative justice - left wing approach

Answer 10

repairing harm caused by crime through reconciliation between offenders and victims.

Question 11

explain critique of harsh punishments - left wing approach

Answer 11

harsh punishments don’t address the root causes of crime.