Perspectives Flashcards
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Functionalists
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View crime as behaviours that Vesak social norms which bond society together however also recognises that crime can serve a positive function in society
2
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Marxism
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Law & definitions of right & wrong are ruling construction and therefore, serve the interests of the bourgeoisie
3
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Left realism
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Aim to draw attention to the victims of crime which are often those marginalised in society - aims at reforming capitalism in order to create a fairer justice system
4
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Right realism
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Focuses on individual causes of crime rather than structural- such theorists view crime as rational choice
