MC: Routine Activity Theory

Question 1

Malleability of thinking

Answer 1

The individual’s thinking can be shifted depending upon the factors within the context the individual is in. The manner of decision making can be changed. RAT predicated on this idea

Question 2

Temporal and spatial logic

Answer 2

Engages with the rationality of the individual

Question 3

Routine activities

Answer 3

Cohen and Felson 1979: refers to the regular patterns of human activities that provide for the basic needs of the population. There are various types of routines that are specific to geographies, spaces and types of individuals.

Question 4

Rate of convergence

Answer 4

Any change in the societal routine activities impacts the rate of convergence of likely offenders, suitable targets and capable guardians

Question 5

Capitalism

Answer 5

Give rise to patterns of behaviour that allow crime opportunities

Question 6

Triadic dynamic

Answer 6

1. Presence of opportunities
2. Suitable guardians
3. Motivation
   The 3 converge at a specific time, context and space

Question 7

Political economy

Answer 7

Creates routine activities

Question 8

Crime involvement

Answer 8

Opportunities influence crime involvement and society’s crime rate