Postmodernists on C&D: Evaluation of Why most people do not commit crimes Flashcards
1
Q
What do Right Realists say about Foucalts argument?
A
They say people are not deterred from committing crimes due to possibly getting caught
2
Q
What do Right Realists argue deters people from committing crimes?
A
Punishments
3
Q
What would Right Realists wish to implement into society that would create harsher punishments?
A
Zero-tolerance policing
4
Q
Which theory did Clarke create?
A
Rational Choice Theory
5
Q
What does Rational Choice Theory say about why people commit crimes?
A
The costs of committing crimes are less than the rewards of committing crimes
6
Q
Why do Right Realists argue crime would decrease if there was zero-tolerance policing in terms of cost?
A
The cost of committing crimes would be larger than the rewards
