RR - crime is a real and growing problem that undermines social cohesion - criticise other theories for failing to provide solutions
1 of 11
Wilson and Herrnstein
Biological differences make some predisposed to crime (e.g. low intelligence)
2 of 11
Murray
Socialisation can reduce the risk - growing underclass with welfare dependency. Inadequate parenting leads boys to a deviant role model.
3 of 11
Clarke
Rational Choice Theory - benefits outweigh the risks
4 of 11
Felson
Routine Activity Theory (motivated offender, suitable target and lack of a capable guardian
5 of 11
Lilly
Biological differences account for >3% of crime
6 of 11
Young
RR - need to take crime seriously. Marxists (ignore WC), neo marxists (romanticise) and labelling (ignores real victims)
7 of 11
Lea and Young
Relative Deprivation/Subculture/Marginalisation
8 of 11
Young
Late modernity and crime - cultural inclusion and economic exclusion. RD has spread throughout society rather than to just those at the bottom - high amounts of crime with little tolerance
9 of 11
Kinsey, Lea and Young
Policing/structural causes
10 of 11
Henry and Milovanovic
Accepts official definitions (Marxists)
11 of 11
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Biological differences make some predisposed to crime (e.g. low intelligence)
Back
Wilson and Herrnstein
Card 3
Front
Socialisation can reduce the risk - growing underclass with welfare dependency. Inadequate parenting leads boys to a deviant role model.
Back
Card 4
Front
Rational Choice Theory - benefits outweigh the risks
Back
Card 5
Front
Routine Activity Theory (motivated offender, suitable target and lack of a capable guardian
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