Left Realism Flashcards
A focus on tackling the ______ of crime
The causes of crime
Relative Deprevation
Lea and Young
The media and advertising make people feel like they’re missing out on material goods
There is more pressure to have material possessions, so they turn to illegitimate means
Subcultures
Drawn on Cohens status frustration theory
Subcultures are a collective response to relative deprivation
They subscribe to mainstream goals but achieve them through illegitimate means
Marginalisation
People lack power and means to fully partake in society
Marginalised groups lack a clear goal and organisations to represent them
Emphasise ______ and _______ crime prevention
Social and community crime prevention
Community crime prevention try to…
Stop potential offenders before they commit a crime
A community crime prevention study is…
Michigan study on 3/4 year old black children
Were offered enrichment courses and home visits
Found: There were fewer offenders, there were higher rates of finishing school and employment
Key terms:
- Marginalisation
- Subcultures
- Relative deprivation
- Community crime prevention
- Social crime prevention
