Crime - Right Realist Theories

Question 1

What is Right Realism?

Answer 1

A right-wing, Conservative perspective on crime and deviance

Question 2

Who are New Right sociologists?

Answer 2

Sociologists who argue that individuals are responsible for their own actions

Question 3

What do Right Realists believe about human nature?

Answer 3

Individuals are naturally selfish and will commit crime for personal gain

Question 4

What is the Right Realist view on crime’s impact on society?

Answer 4

Crime destroys communities and threatens the work ethic of society

Question 5

What is the proposed solution by Right Realists to reduce crime?

Answer 5

Control and punishment, such as longer prison sentences and higher fines

Question 6

According to Right Realists, what influences the decision to commit a crime?

Answer 6

The risk of getting caught

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Right Realists advocate for _______ strategies to prevent crime.

Answer 7

target hardening

Question 8

What are some examples of target hardening strategies?

Answer 8

• Anti-climb paint
• Car steering wheel locks
• Barbed wire on gates
• Patlock on French doors

Question 9

What do Right Realists suggest to increase the risk of getting caught?

Answer 9

More CCTV cameras and more police on the streets

Question 10

How do Left Realists differ from Right Realists in their approach to crime prevention?

Answer 10

They argue that tackling social inequalities will prevent offending

Question 11

Who is Charles Murray?

Answer 11

A Right Realist who argues that the crime rate is increasing due to a growing underclass

Question 12

What does Charles Murray claim about the underclass?

Answer 12

They are welfare dependent and fail to socialize their children properly

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Murray argues that welfare dependency leads to a _______ attitude in children.

Answer 13

fatalistic

Question 14

What is the consequence of a fatalistic attitude in children according to Murray?

Answer 14

They think they cannot change their situation and do not engage in school

Question 15

What results from idle unemployed young people according to Right Realism?

Answer 15

They are more likely to turn to crime

Question 16

What is IMurray’s criticism of single parent families?

Answer 16

They fail to socialise their children properly

IMurray argues that single mothers do not provide the necessary male role models for boys.

Question 17

What do boys raised by single mothers lack according to IMurray?

Answer 17

Male role models

This lack may lead them to seek tough love from criminal role models.

Question 18

What criminal influences might boys from single mother households turn to?

Answer 18

Gang leaders

They may seek money and status through criminal acts instead of legitimate jobs.

Question 19

What is the primary approach of Right Realists to prevent crime?

Answer 19

Be tough on crime and punish people harshly

This approach aims to deter individuals from committing crimes.

Question 20

What is one method of situational crime prevention?

Answer 20

Target hardening strategies

Examples include anti-climb paint and car steering wheel locks.

Question 21

What does designing-out crime involve?

Answer 21

Working with developers and planners to prevent crime through design

Secured by Design is an example of this strategy.

Question 22

What is a key feature of the new housing development in London aimed at reducing crime?

Answer 22

Improved lighting and better landscaping

These changes enhance visibility and passive surveillance.

Question 23

What theory does environmental crime prevention stem from?

Answer 23

‘Broken windows’ theory

This theory suggests that neglect leads to more crime.

Question 24

What is the Zero Tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour?

Answer 24

Clamping down on any signs of disorder immediately

This includes actions like removing drunks from the street and arresting vandals.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: Situational crime prevention aims to reduce the opportunity to commit crime through _______.

Answer 25

[target hardening strategies]

Question 26

True or False: Right Realists believe that reducing crime can be achieved through lenient punishments.

Answer 26

False ## Footnote They advocate for harsh punishments to deter crime.

Question 27

What do Right Realists argue about the nature of crime?

Answer 27

Crime tends to be rational and pre-meditated

Question 28

What types of crimes do Right Realists tend to ignore?

Answer 28

Crimes committed in anger, crimes of passion, crimes with no monetary reward

Question 29

Which type of crimes does Right Realism focus on?

Answer 29

Street crimes

Question 30

What do Left Realists criticize about Right Realism?

Answer 30

Right Realists do not tackle the causes of crime

Question 31

What are some social factors that Left Realists argue generate feelings of relative deprivation?

Answer 31

* Poverty * Unemployment

Question 32

What is Left Realists' stance on Zero Tolerance policing?

Answer 32

It is not effective

Question 33

What do Left Realists suggest should be invested in instead of Zero Tolerance policing?

Answer 33

Local communities

Question 34

Fill in the blank: Right Realists focus only on _______.

Answer 34

street crimes

Question 35

True or False: Left Realists believe that social inequalities can lead to crime.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What do Left Realists propose to improve community facilities?

Answer 36

Improve facilities at leisure centres