Right Realism

Question 1

What does right realism see

Answer 1

Sees from abs a real& growing problem that destroys communities. Help provide policies such as the zero tolerance of street crime & disorder

Question 2

Right realists Criticisms of other theories

Answer 2

Criticises other theories for failing to offer any practical solutions to the problem of rising crime

Question 3

The cause of crime- right realists -3 factors

Answer 3

Believe crime is the product of 3 factors

• biological differences
• inadequate socialisation
• individuals rational choice to offend

Question 4

Biological differences - Wilson& herrnstein

Answer 4

Put this theory forward- bio differences make some more likely to commit crime- personality traits such as aggressive

Question 5

Socialisation- right realists - Charles Murray

Answer 5

-best agency of socialisation is the nuclear fam
-Murray- crime is increasing due to the growing underclass who may fail to socialise their children properly.
Murray- this is due as a result of the welfare dependency -more people depending on state -more line parents -absent fathers- boys turn to gangs for role models

Question 6

Rational choice -right realists -Clarke

Answer 6

Argues that the decision to commit crime is a choice based on a rational calculation of likely consequences. - argue their are less risks of being caught- more crime

Question 7

Talking crime - right realists

Answer 7

• seek practical measures to make crime less attractive

- main focus is control & punishment

Question 8

Zero tolerance Wilson & kellings -broken windows

Answer 8

Essential to maintain orderly character of the neighbourhoods to prevent crime - any sign if crime must be dealt with immediately