Left and Right Realism

1. Real problem - effcted by deprivation. Deals with visible crime and believes it is a result of poor interactions between the offenders, victim, law enforcement and public. (4, 5)
2. Acceptance of a situation and offering a solution or means to a deal. (7)
8. 1980's - response to political change (4, 9)
9. Blames society but acknowledges individual choices. Criminality as a combination of moral panic and criminalisation of ruling elites. (4, 5)

2. individuals choice to carry out a crime weighing variables: motivation, targets and guardians. (8, 6)
3. Left Realism Theory - Crime is caused by poor interactions between; the offender, victim, law enforcement and public. (6, 2, 5)
5. Blames individual for choosing to break great society rules. (5, 5)
6. Right Realism Theory - A new class of worklessness, lacking moral views and poor family structures (state dependent). (10)
7. 1. Strain Theory Merton 1938, 2. Lea and Young 1984, 3. Square of Crime - Jock Young 1986 (4, 8)
10. Real problem- fear of crime is justified, therefore prioritize visible crime and ignore victim less crime. (5, 5)

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