Right Realism

Question 1

Biological differences (Hernstein and Wilson)

Answer 1

• aggressiveness (violent crime)
• risking taking
• low impulse control (sexual offences)
• low intelligence (easily persuaded)
  x deterministic

Question 2

Socialisation and the under class (Murray)

Answer 2

• ‘new rabble’- ineffective socialisation and absent fathers
• welfare state
  x ignores white collar crime
  x highly offensive to the working classes

Question 3

Rational choice theory and routine activity theory

Answer 3

1. Wilson and Clarke- crime is a result of the calculation of consequences- what are the costs of a crime?
2. Cohen and Felson- there are three conditions in order for a crime to take place- individuals who are motivated to offend, availability of opportunities and the lack of a capable guardian

Question 4

Situational crime prevention

Answer 4

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Question 5

Environmental crime prevention

Answer 5

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