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right realism Flashcards

(12 cards)

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What is Right Realism?

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A conservative, tough-on-crime perspective developed in the 1980s, focused on control, punishment, and personal responsibility.

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aaron burr

What causes crime according to Right Realists?

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  1. Biological differences
  2. Inadequate socialisation
  3. Rational choice
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What is the rrational choice theory of crime?

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People commit crime when they believe the rewards outweigh the risks — crime is a rational decision.

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frank ocean

What role does socialisation play in Right Realism?

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Poor socialisation, especially in lone-parent families, leads to lack of self-control and moral values (e.g. Murray’s underclass theory).

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What does Charles Murray argue about the underclass?

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That a growing underclass, reliant on welfare, lacks father figures and proper socialisation, causing crime.

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What are Right Realist solutions to crime?

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Tougher laws,
Harsher punishments
Zero Tolerance Policing
Situational prevention.

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‘Broken Windows’ theory?

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Wilson — they argued that tolerating small crimes leads to larger disorder and more crime.

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Right Realists view on official crime stats?

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They trust them and believe crime has real consequences, especially for victims.

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What is a key criticism of Right Realism?

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It ignores structural causes like poverty and inequality, and may over-focus on control and punishment.

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What’s a criticism of rational choice theory?

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Not all crimes are rational, most are impulsive aand emotional rather than calculted

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Who speaks on Rational Choice Theory?

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Clarke - “remove opportunities, don’t try change people”

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What are the 3 main key aspects of Situation Crime Prevention?

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Target Hardening- CCTV
Increasing Surveillance- 👀
Reducing opportunities- Remove chances

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