right realism

Question 1

who are right realists

Answer 1

right wing
conservstive

Question 2

what is the best way to reduce crime in their opinion

Answer 2

control and punishment

Question 3

what are the 3 factors crime is a product of?

Answer 3

biological differences between individuals
inadequate socialisation
offending is a rational choice

Question 4

biological differences between individuals
Wilson and Hernstein

Answer 4

biological differences make some people more likely to commit crime

Question 5

inadequate socialisation

Answer 5

effective socialisation reduces chance of offending by teaching themself control and correct values

Question 6

what do right realists see as the best agency of socialisation

Answer 6

nuclear family

Question 7

what does Murray say about the nuclear family

Answer 7

it is being undermined by generous welfare benefits
led to steady rise in welfare dependent lone parent families

Question 8

offending is a rational choice

Answer 8

assumes we are rational beings with free will
committing crime is a choice (weigh up risks, rewards, benefits etc)
crime rate is high due to perceived costs of crime being low