Unit 2: AC2.3 - Right Realism SOC

Question 1

What three factors is crime a result of

Answer 1

Biological differences
Socialisation and underclass
Rational choice theory

Question 2

Biological differences

Answer 2

Extra Y, brain and sheldon

Question 3

Socialisation and underclass

Answer 3

Deviant behaviour stems from inadequate socialisation of young and increase in welfare dependency (lone parent family with - role model)

Question 4

Rational choice theory

Answer 4

Individuals have free will or a choice to commit crime which is based on calculation of likely consequences

Question 5

What is right realisms solution to crime?

Answer 5

They focus on taking practical measures to make crime less attractive and try to CONTROL, CONTAIN and PUNISH offenders = reduce rewards, increase costs

Question 6

Zero tolderance

Answer 6

Police should control streets so law abiding citizens feel safe.

Question 7

‘Broken windows’

Answer 7

Neighbourhoods should be maintained in an orderly fashion so petty crimes are dealt with immediately (stop and searches)