Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Sociology Crime And Deviance > New Right Realists > Flashcards

New Right Realists Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Sociology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Are they a consensus theory

A 
Broad range views but generally
Accept crime statistics 
Fundamental consensus in society 
Accept need strong community 
Inherent nature of man
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Origins of New Right Realism

A

USA 1970-80s
Crime a ‘real problem’: reaction against social constructionist view
Stop seeing poor as victims: have free will
Little focus in causes: inevitable just try and deter it
Tough on crime: 0 tolerance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Increase in crime because

A

Growth number young men
More opportunity
Breakdown in socialisation: and social/self-control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Key concepts of the causes

A

Not really interested
Charles Murray: SPF and dependency culture
Clarke: rational choice
Wilson: biological predisposition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Why does Murray argue crime caused

A

SPF,
Underclass,
Dependency culture.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How does Murray explain cause of crime

A 
Decline morality leads increase SPF, boys lack role model turn to hypermasculinity 
Underclass USA and UK subscribe deviant and criminal values rather mainstream and transmits to children via socialisation 
Underclass often brought up by SPF - inadequate and irresponsible, absent fathers = lack male role model, gain status through crime
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What culture does Murray argue we have

A

Culture of welfare dependency = over generous welfare state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Who argues rational choice theory

A

Clarke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is Clarkes rational choice theory

A

Rational calculation likely consequences. Rewards crime outweigh cost, or rewards appear greater than those of non-criminal behaviour = more likely offend

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How does Clarke currently perceive crime costs

A

Low

Crime rates increase, little risk being caught, punishment seen as weak and ineffective

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What does Clarke propose is a solution

A

Decrease opportunity, increase cost/punishment, design out crime e.g. CCTV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Who did New Right Realists influence

A

Hirschi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What was Hirschis key concepts

A

Break laws when societal bond weak
People rational in terms of actions and choices
Consider 4 types of control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the 4 types of control by Hirschi

A

Attachment
Commitment
Involvement
Belief

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How does Hirschis Attachment control behaviour

A

Committed to family - threatened by involvement in criminality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How does Hirschis Commitment control behaviour

A

Invested years e.g. In to a career, lose it all if involved in crime

17
Q

How does Hirschis Involvement control behaviour

A

Actively involved in community life, respect and reputation lost if involve in crime

18
Q

How does Hirschis Belief control behaviour

A

Brought up strongly committed to laws, discipline and respect
Less likely to commit

Sociology Crime And Deviance (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions