left realism

Question 1

strengths of left realism:
(2)

Answer 1

draws attention to the importance of poverty, inequality and relative deprivation as the underlying structural causes of crime

draws attention to the reality of street crime and its effects especially on victims from deprived groups

Question 2

weaknesses of left realism:
(2)

Answer 2

fails to explain white collar crime

over-predicts number of w/c crimes (not everyone who experiences relative deprivation and marginalisation turns to crime)