New Right Realism Theories

Question 1

James Q. Wilson

Answer 1

Crime is on the rise due to a culture which emphasises IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION —> egositic society

Question 2

Low impulse control

Answer 2

Little control over emotions, few restraints on behaviour —> will do something wrong, wihtout thinking about the consequences

As a result some people are less likely to confrom to society’s norms and values

Question 3

Rational choice theory

Answer 3

New right reject the view that economic factors and social inewuality lead to crime
We are rational thinkers - we CHOOSE to commit crime

Question 4

Hirschi

Answer 4

Non of us are immmune to crime

Question 5

Control Theory

Answer 5

What stops most of us from committing crime are strong SOCIAL BONDS whihc link us together and control behaviour

E.g. Family/Religion controlled us BUT these inst. Are in a state of crisis

Question 6

Charles Murray

Answer 6

Defintion of underclass: lowest economic group

Underclass are a new social problem….only developed during the 20th century due to an over generous welfare state

Choose not to work —> underclass = breeding ground for crime —> crime is due to poor socialistaion

Question 7

Wilson and Kelling

Answer 7

The psychical environment can affect levels of crime

Broken Window Thesis

Question 8

Broken Window Thesis

Answer 8

Window is broken
Left unreported/offender = unpunished
Sends out message that anti-social behaviouris accpetable
Increase in broken windows and other froms of vandalism
House prices drop, people move away
Respectable public who can’t move away will saty in doors after dark
ASB becomes a normal part of that community