Realism (left And Right)

Question 1

What are realist theories

Answer 1

Belief that crime is a real and growing problem that is damaging communities snd accept that this cannot be changed

Question 2

What is left realism

Answer 2

Society is seen as divided unequally and crime is looked at on an individual level

Question 3

What 3 things do left realists say cause crime

Answer 3

Relative deprivation, marginalisation, subculture

Question 4

How does relative deprivation cause crime

Answer 4

Due to media and consumerism, people are aware of how deprived they are in relation to others

Question 5

How does marginalisation cause crime

Answer 5

Certain groups find themselves economically and politically on the edge of society and so may feel powerless

Question 6

How does subculture cause crime

Answer 6

As a consequence of relative deprivation and marginalisation, some groups may seek collective response and these groups can conflict with one another

Question 7

What do left realists say is solution to crime

Answer 7

Intervention, community based approaches

Question 8

Strengths of left realism

Answer 8

Examples to support theory, practical applications and realistic solutions to crime

Question 9

Weaknesses of left realism

Answer 9

Cant use it to explain all crimes, can be deterministic