Right Realist Theories Of Crime Flashcards
What is the primary focus of right realist theories of crime and deviance?
The primary focus is on practical solutions to crime, emphasizing law enforcement, deterrence, and social order.
True or False: Right realists believe that crime is primarily a result of social structures.
False
Fill in the blank: Right realists argue that __________ is a key factor contributing to crime.
individual choice
Who is a prominent theorist associated with right realism?
James Q. Wilson
What is the ‘broken windows theory’ in the context of right realism?
-visible signs of disorder and neglect cause an increase in crime.
- if a desolate building has a sign of vandalism ‘a broken window’, more people are likely to vandalise that building until it is fixed.
Which of the following is a key policy recommendation of right realists?
A) Rehabilitation
B) Community service
C) Increased police presence
C) Increased police presence
True or False: Right realists advocate for the understanding of the social causes of crime.
False
What do right realists believe about the relationship between crime and punishment?
They believe that effective punishment deters crime.
Fill in the blank: Right realists emphasise the importance of __________ in crime prevention.
situational crime prevention
What is the right realist view on the role of the family in crime?
They believe that strong family structures can reduce crime rates.
True or False: Right realists support the idea that economic inequality is a primary cause of crime.
False
What is the term used to describe the belief that crime rates are influenced by the visibility of crime and disorder?
Social disorganisation theory
Which concept involves creating an environment that makes it more difficult for crimes to occur?
Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)
What do right realists argue about the effectiveness of informal social controls?
They argue that informal social controls are crucial for maintaining order and preventing crime.
Fill in the blank: Right realists often criticise __________ approaches to crime for being too lenient.
rehabilitative
What is the right realist stance on juvenile delinquency?
They believe in strict measures and accountability to deter juvenile crime.
True or False: Right realism accepts the idea that crime is a social construct.
False
What is the main critique of right realist theories from left realists?
Left realists argue that right realism ignores the structural causes of crime.
Which type of crime do right realists often emphasise as a growing concern?
Street crime
Fill in the blank: Right realists believe that __________ is essential to maintaining public safety.
zero tolerance policing
What is one of the limitations of right realist theories?
They often overlook the root causes of crime and focus only on immediate solutions.
True or False: Right realists support community-based interventions as their primary strategy against crime.
False
What do right realists suggest about the relationship between crime and urban environments?
They suggest that urban areas with higher levels of disorder experience higher crime rates.
Fill in the blank: Right realists advocate for __________ to increase the likelihood of offenders being caught.
increased surveillance
