Right Realism Left Realism Flashcards
1
Q
What do Right realists ultimatley believe about crime?
A
They see crime as destroying communites. Criticise the state for not doing enough to prevent it.
2
Q
What did Wilson and Herrnstein say about crime?
A
Crime is caused by a combination of BIOLOGICAL and SOCIAL factors. For example, personality traits such as AGGRESIVENESS.
3
Q
What does Charles Murray argue about crime?
A
The crime rate is increasing due to the GROWING UNDERCLASS who are DEFINED by their DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR and who fail to SOCIALISE thier children.
