Left realism

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

want to focus on root causes
behind criminality - social inequalities

Question 2

Core

Answer 2

Marginalisation -
those who feel resentful and frustrated at their
position commit a crime - unemployed,
poverty etc - crime is an expression of their
frustration

Question 3

Expanded

Answer 3

Relative
deprivation - Those who live in ‘relative
deprivation’ (see themselves as deprived
compared to others) are more likely to commit
crime. This particularly affects the working
class, causing anti-social behaviour,
widespread aggression etc. towards society

Question 4

Strength

Answer 4

➤Based on data
*offers
realistic policies

Question 5

Weakness

Answer 5

➤Overemphasis on
deprivation
➤ Many deprived people
don’t offend.

Question 6

Policy-restorative justice

Answer 6

Restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm caused by
crime, rather than just punishing the offender. It often
involves the offender meeting the victim (if the victim agrees)
to:

Question 7

How does it help control crime

Answer 7

● Accountability – Offenders face the real effects of
what they did.
● Rehabilitation – Helps them understand and
change their behaviour.
● Healing – Victims feel heard and supported.

Question 8

What theory is it based on?

Answer 8

Left Realism – Focuses on helping victims and
preventing future crimes by tackling root causes and involving the community