Right Realism Flashcards
1
Q
What do right realist suggest?
A
They suggest that the individual is mainly responsible for the crime and that we should get tough on criminals
2
Q
What is the three causes of crime?
A
Rational choice (free to make choices and to predict or calculate)
Broken windows theory (crime higher in areas with social disorder£
Underclass (unemployment, cut off, etc)
3
Q
What are the two broad ways of controlling crime?
A
Environmental and crime prevention (zero tolerance policy. Harsh on punishments)
Situational crime prevention (locks, fences, security cameras, etc)