➡️ Right Realism

Question 1

Right realism - Political
outlook

Answer 1

Right wing, conservative. See crime as a growing problem. Best way to reduce it is via control and punishment

Question 2

Right Realism - Cause: Biological differences

Answer 2

Wilson and Hernstein: Some individuals have biological traits which make them more prone to criminality

Question 3

Right realism - Cause: Inadequate socialisation

Answer 3

The underclass is welfare dependent and does not havethe right norms and values. Lone mothers mean boys lack a male role model and turn to gangs

Question 4

Right Realism - Offending is a rational choice (RCT)

Answer 4

People weigh up the costs and benefits of committing a crime before deciding to do it. They have free will.

Question 5

Right Realism - Felson: RAT

Answer 5

For a crime to occur there needs to be a motivated offender, a suitable target, and lack of a capable guardian

Question 6

Right Realism - strengths

Answer 6

• RCT is supported by Rettig’s study where students choice to commit crime was determined by severity of punish
• Feldman’s study also found that people would commit crime if risks were low/rewards high
• Bennet & Wright: Burglars said risk of being caught was important in deciding decision to commit the crime
• May explain some opportunistic crimes such
  as petty theft

Question 7

Right Realism - limitations

Answer 7

• Rettig & Feldman’s studies were lab
  experiments – not like real life
• Bennett & Wright studied convicted burglars. May not be the same as successful ones!