left realism Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is Left Realism?
A realist approach to crime developed by focusing on real crime affecting working-class communities.
What are the three causes of crime according to Left Realists Lea & Young?
- Relative deprivation
- Subculture
- Marginalisation
What is relative deprivation?
Feeling deprived compared to others, which can lead to resentment and crime (even if you’re not in absolute poverty).
What is a subculture in Left Realist theory?
A group that develops values that may encourage crime as a response to relative deprivation.
What is marginalisation?
Being pushed to the edge of society with no political voice or support, leading to frustration and crime.
What is the Left Realist solution to crime?
Improve policing (build trust), reduce inequality, and invest in community programs and opportunities.
What do Left Realists say about the working class and crime?
They are both the most likely to commit and be victims of crime — crime should be taken seriously.
How do Left Realists view official crime stats?
They accept them more than Marxists do, but argue that they underrepresent crime against the working class.
Who are key Left Realist theorists?
Lea and Young (1984)
What is a criticism of Left Realism?
It focuses too much on street crime, ignores white-collar crime, and may exaggerate the working-class criminality.
A realist approach to crime developed by focusing on real crime affecting working-class communities.
What is Left Realism?
- Relative deprivation
- Subculture
- Marginalisation
What are the three causes of crime according to Left Realists Lea & Young?
Feeling deprived compared to others, which can lead to resentment and crime (even if you’re not in absolute poverty).
What is relative deprivation?
A group that develops values that may encourage crime as a response to relative deprivation.
What is a subculture in Left Realist theory?
Being pushed to the edge of society with no political voice or support, leading to frustration and crime.
What is marginalisation?
Improve policing (build trust), reduce inequality, and invest in community programs and opportunities.
What is the Left Realist solution to crime?
They are both the most likely to commit and be victims of crime — crime should be taken seriously.
What do Left Realists say about the working class and crime?
They accept them more than Marxists do, but argue that they underrepresent crime against the working class.
How do Left Realists view official crime stats?
Lea and Young (1984)
Who are key Left Realist theorists?
It focuses too much on street crime, ignores white-collar crime, and may exaggerate the working-class criminality.
What is a criticism of Left Realism?
