left realist theories of crime Flashcards
What do left realists believe?
A socialist, polictical outlook that inequality in a capitalistic society causes crime.
According to left realists, what are the 3 disadvantaged victims?
Working class
ethnic minorities
women
What do left realists believe will help in reducing crime?
By making society fairer and more equal
What are the 3 causes of crime according to lea and young?
1)relative deprivation
2)subculture
3)marginalisation
define relative depriviation
Relative depriviation is when someone feels deprivied off something in relation to others
WHat are the 2 things which cause feelings of relative depriviation?
1)The media promotes material possessions
2)Society is becoming more unequal due to cuts in benefits and unemployment
Define relative deprivation backweards
Individuals who are better off feel resentment towards the worse off.
This causes hate crime towards disadvanaged groups such as the disabled
How do subcultures cause crime? - left realism polict development
Subcultures can turn to crime as they have the same goa,s as society but have their legitimate opportunities blocked
Give an example of a subculture which can cause crime - left realism theories of crime
city youths who were denied a job due to poor education - therefore they turn to crime to obtain the desireable product
What is marginalisation?
Marginalisation is when an individual lacks an organisation to display their interesrs and they lack clear and defined goals.
Give an example of a group in society which is marginalised.
Unemployed youths
How can marginalisation cause crime?
It creates feelings of powerlessness
