Right Realism & Crime

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  • Created by: Sam
  • Created on: 20-11-14 09:42

1. Broken windows theory links to ECP. If graffiti isn't removed,

  • then it encourages similar deviance.
  • the area won't win town of the year.
  • the public may fight back against vandals.
  • there won't be a problem.
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2. Currently, right realists argue that the perceived costs of crime are...

  • Low, but people still don't commit crime.
  • Low, thus increasing the crime rate.
  • High in London, which leads to criminals targetting rural areas.
  • High, meaning that the crime rate is low.

3. Wilson & Kelling believe in which theory?

  • Rational choice
  • Broken windows
  • Weak policing
  • Viscious vandalism

4. Murray argues that generous welfare benefits have led to the rise of the...

  • Benefit subcultures
  • Underclass
  • Old rabble
  • Altruism

5. Wilson: trying to eradicate poverty...

  • is impossible.
  • will benefit society.
  • won't majorly reduce crime.
  • will help the family.
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