Right and Left Realism on Social Class and Crime

Right Realism V Left Realism

Both right and left realists see crime as a real problem that needs to be tackled, they argue that there has been a significant rise in the rate of crime, that other theories have failed to offer solutions, and are concerned about the widespread fear of crime. 

However...

Right realists agree with the new right and conservatism.

Left realists agree with socialism.

Right Realism

• Wilson and Herrnstein
  • biological differences
  • traits like aggressiveness, impulsiveness and extroversion make an individual more likely to offend
    • in education, there was evidence that…