Believe that crime is real and not a social contruct. There has been an increase in crime and this increases the fear of being a victim
Right wing influences - Thatcher and Reagan - Get tough approach to crime
James Q Wilson - Zero Tolorence policy (New york)
Stance of crime
- Punishment and control will reduce crime
- Punishment is better than rehabilitation or tackiling causes
Causes of crime
- Biological - low IQ
- Inadaqute Socialisation
- Rational choice theory (Clarke)
Herrstien & Murray
- Biologically determined and have low intelligence = crime
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