sociological theories affecting policy development Flashcards
1
Q
LABELLING THEORY - decriminalisation
decriminalise…
A
- minor offences such as possession if cannabis
2
Q
LABELLING THEORY - decriminalisation
fewer…
A
- young people labelled as criminal
- having a criminal record can prevent them getting a job and lead to secondary deviance
3
Q
RIGHT REALISM - environmental crime prevention
Wilson & Kelling (1982)
A
- broken windows theory
- argues that a disorderly neighbourhood suggests nobody cares which attracts offenders
4
Q
RIGHT REALISM - environmental crime prevention
they suggest…
A
- zero tolerance policing
5
Q
RIGHT REALISM - environmental crime prevention
zero tolerance policing is…
A
- taking a tough ‘zero tolerance’ stance to all crime, including most trivial
- the police should concentrate on ‘quality of life’ crimes such as prostitution
6
Q
MERTON & SUBCULTURE
policies to tackle poverty
A
- welfare benefits
- increased wages
- job security 
7
Q
MERTON & SUBCULTURE
equal opportunities in school
A
- treating working class students equally to reduce their failure
