Sociological Theories Of Crime- Realism/label Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is a key positive aspect of Realist theory?
Gives people control and accountability over their local police.
What is a negative aspect of Realist theory?
Inadequate socialization can lead to resentment.
What does Rational Choice Theory suggest?
Individuals weigh the risks and rewards before committing a crime.
What is a positive outcome of community crime prevention?
It can reduce inequality and deprivation.
What is a negative consequence of zero tolerance policing?
It can breed antagonism and mistrust between police and communities.
What is the focus of Situational Crime Prevention?
To reduce opportunities for specific crimes.
What is the aim of multi-agency cooperation in crime prevention?
To improve communication between public police and the community.
What is a criticism of Realist approaches to crime?
They may ignore the root causes of crime in the wider capitalist system.
What is the goal of primary crime prevention?
To stop crime before it occurs.
What is tertiary crime prevention aimed at?
Reducing re-offending among known offenders.
What does Reintegrative Shaming aim to do?
Helps relieve pressure in prisons by allowing community paybacks.
What is a potential negative aspect of crime prevention strategies?
They can be seen as ‘soft’ and ineffective.
What does the Broken Windows theory suggest?
Making an area look desirable can deter crime.
What is a potential shortcoming of situational crime prevention?
It may only provide short-term solutions and not address wider structural causes.
What is Routine Activity Theory?
A theory that suggests crime occurs when a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian converge.
What is a likely offender?
An individual who is considered to have the potential to commit a crime.
What is a suitable target?
An object or person that is perceived as vulnerable to crime.
What does the absence of a capable guardian mean?
A situation where there is no one present to prevent or deter crime.
What is the concept of secondary crime?
Crimes that occur as a result of the initial crime.
What is the significance of ‘zero tolerance’?
A strict enforcement policy aimed at preventing crime by not tolerating any violations.
What is labelling theory?
A sociological perspective that examines how the labels applied to individuals affect their identity and behavior.
Who is Howard Becker?
A labelling theorist known for his work on how society labels individuals as deviant.
What is a master status?
The primary label that defines an individual, overshadowing other aspects of their identity.
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
A prediction or label that causes itself to become true.
