2.1 - sociological - right realism theory

Question 1

What do right realists believe?

Answer 1

They believe in practical ways to reduce crime

Question 2

What are the 3 things that right realistcs believe cause crime?

Answer 2

1) Biological differences
2) Inadeuqate socialisation
3)offending as a rational choice

Question 3

How do right realists believe biological differences causes crime?

Answer 3

certain personality traits such as low intelligence, aggressive and risk-taking behaviour can cause the liklihood of someone commiting a crime as these are personality traits are innate

Question 4

inadequate socialisation - how does it cause crime?

Answer 4

if you aren’t given effective socialisation then you could lack self-control and correct values

Question 5

what is the best type of the family to receive effective socialisation?

Answer 5

a nuclear family

Question 6

What do murray believe about nuclear families?

Answer 6

welfare dependency can cause a lack of socialisation as the fathers role is taken by the state. Therefore fathers will become absent and this can cause boys to have a lack of discipline and turn to deliquent role models.

Question 7

Rational choice theory

Answer 7

The rational choice theory is believed by right realistists that criminals make rational judgement which is weighing consequences and rewards

Question 8

what is the routine activity theory?

Answer 8

For a crime to occur, 3 things is necessary:
->motivated offender
->suitable target
->absence of capale guardian

Question 9

What is displacement?

Answer 9

When an offender moves their attention to a softer target, crime doesn’t decline it just moves.