Realism

Question 1

What is the basis of the realist view ?

Answer 1

• Realists accept the typical criminal
• Focuses on the reality of crime and the effects on the victims
• Offer policies to address crime rates

Question 2

What is the control theory ?

Answer 2

• Hirschi
• Shifts focus to consider why most people don’t commit crime
• Control theory suggests that social bonds encourage self control and people not to commit crime.
• E.g Beliefs, involvement, commitment, attachment