Left Realism Flashcards
1
Q
What does left realism suggest?
A
It suggests that crime is due to inequities created by a capitalist society
2
Q
What is their approach to reducing crime?
A
To use practical measures as well as long term changes towards equality
3
Q
What are the causes of crime for left?
A
Subcultures. (Feeling cutoff)
Marginalisation. (Separated from society.)
Relative deprivation. (People feel deprived in relation to others)
4
Q
What are the three ways of controlling crime?
A
Community approaches (reducing unemployment and standards)
Intervention (school projects)
Improving policing (police listens to community)
