Left v Right Realism

Do you think crime is caused by poor socialisation?

Do you think criminals should be punished severely?

Do you think criminals are selfish and wicked people?

Do you think there is a decline in moral values in our society?

Right Realism and crime If you found yourself agreeing with the points on the previous five slides, then you probably side with a view of crime known as Right Realism. This is a view of crime that is taken by the Conservative party in the UK and the Republicans in the USA.

Charles Murray Murray says: There is a moral breakdown in society There is a growing underclass of non- workers There is more opportunity for criminal behaviour Some people choose criminal lifestyles Communities are breaking down These factors lead to more crime and criminal behaviour.

Right Realists - Euthanasia Zero Tolerance policy AND???

Do you think crime is a serious problem in our society?

Do you think communities should be organised in such a way as to prevent crime?

Do you think prison is generally ineffective and pointless?

Do you think the cause of crime is an unjust and unequal society?

Do you think that vulnerable people are most likely to be victims of crime?

Left Realism and crime If you found yourself agreeing with the points on the previous five slides, then you probably side with a view of crime known as Left Realism. This is a view of crime that is taken by criminologists and sociologists.

According to left realists, when studying crime, all of the following are inter-related State Victim Public Offender

Jock Young Young says: Crime is a real problem in society Crime is caused by social inequality Some areas of society are over policed (young people), whereas others are not controlled at all (white collar crime) Jock Young