Lea + Young + Left Realism

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  • Created on: 12-12-22 12:38
What do Left Realist Say?
crime is real and rising
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What do Left Realist Believe?
Think society is unfair and reform is the best solution not like marxist
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When did Lea + Young produce their theory?
1984
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What did Lea + Young say?
Crimes other than white collar crimes are a problem
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What did Lea + Young say?
There has been a rise in crime in Britain since WW2
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What did Lea + Young say?
Being a victim of crime is a very significant event in an individuals life
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What did Lea + Young say?
Fear of crime shapes modern urban lifestyles, especially for women
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What did Lea + Young criticise?
Other left-wing writers especially Marxists for overlooking the reality of crime in Britain by focussing on the problems within capitalism.
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