Topic 4- realist theories of crime

Question 1

Wilson and Hernstein- left or right? what is their study?

Answer 1

Right
Biological differences regarding the causes of crime

Question 2

Charles Murray- left or right? what is his study?

Answer 2

Right
Crime rate is increasing because of a growing underclass who are defined by deviant behaviour

Question 3

Wilson and Kellings- Left or right? what is their study?

Answer 3

Right
Broken Windows- important to keep neighbourhood free from vandalising and clear signs of damage to prevent crime

Question 4

Jock Young- left or right? what is his study?

Answer 4

Right
Zero tolerance: is it an urban myth?
Argues that the success of zero tolerance policing was a myth by politicians and police keen to take the credit for falling crime rates.

Question 5

Young- left or right? what did he study?

Answer 5

Left
Aetiological crisis

Question 6

Lea and Young- Left or right? what is their study?

Answer 6

Left
3 Causes of crime
1. relative deprivation
2. subculture
3. marginalisation

Question 7

Young- left or right? what did he study?

Answer 7

left
late modernity

Question 8

kinsley, lea and young- Left or right? what is their study?

Answer 8

left
police clear up rates