right realism

Question 1

what is right realism ?

Answer 1

-sees crime as a real and growing problem and should be tackled through tough control measures
-focuses on how its the individuals choice rather than looking at social causes

Question 2

extra info about right realism

Answer 2

Murray believes that single parent backgrounds contribute towards crime and he believes the child dosent have a role model to look up to for good behaviour

Question 3

who created the right realism theory

Answer 3

Murray

Question 4

2 strengths of right realism

Answer 4

-has been a factor ti the shaping of the government research into he causes of crime and solutions
-Flood-page Et Al supports the link between single parent backgrounds increased likelihood of criminality

Question 5

2 weaknesses of right realism

Answer 5

-ignores white collar crime and the causes of it
-dosent appreciate the growing diivide between the rich and poor in society