right realism Flashcards

(4 cards)

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right realist causes of crime

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biological differences (Hernstein and Murray), poor socialisation, and rational choice (Clarke)

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broken windows theory (Wilson and Kelling)

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minor signs of disorder lead to more serious crime if not dealt with quickly

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crime prevention

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target hardening, Xero-tolerance policing, CCTV, and harsher punishments to deter criminals

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4
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evaluation of right realism

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ignores structural causes, may criminalise poverty, and overstates offender rationality

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