Right realist crime

Question 1

Murray

Answer 1

• Welfare system allows the underclass to continue to reject norms and values.
• Solution to crime is that it should be made more expensive e.g. tougher punishments

Question 2

Wilson and kelling

Answer 2

• Broken window theory
• Crime is higher in areas of social disorder
• These areas attract criminals who think it is easier to get away.
• Areas of social disorder =graffiti, litter, broken windows

Question 3

Situational crime prevention

Answer 3

• CCTV
• Locks and Fences
• Security guards
• Increased surveillance

Question 4

Environmental crime prevention

Answer 4

• Requires government funding
• ASBO
• Zero tolerance policy

Question 5

Wilson

Answer 5

Rational choice theory
- Individuals calculate whether they can get away with crime
Predicts crime will increase when
- Less risk of getting caught
- More opportunities to commit crime
- High perceived rewards for committing crime

Question 6

Positive evaluations of Right Realism

Answer 6

• SCP is very practical and relatively cheap