Realist view of crime and deviance

What sets realist approaches apart from other theories of crime?

• Focus on practical solutions to crime
• Emphasis on social inequality
• Exploration of individual motivations
• Analysis of historical factors

According to the left realist view, what is the root cause of criminality?

• Deprivation
• Lack of socialization
• Genetic predisposition

Which concept is associated with the left realist view of crime and deviance?

• Marginalization
• Social mobility
• Cultural assimilation
• Structural functionalism

According to left realists, what role do criminal subcultures play in society?

• They are a response to relative deprivation
• They challenge the goals and values of society
• They promote alternative lifestyles
• They reject materialism and consumerism

How does the left realist view propose to tackle crime?

• By addressing social problems and inequality
• By increasing law enforcement presence
• By implementing stricter punishments
• By promoting community self-policing

Which evaluation points are associated with the left realist view of crime and deviance?

• Acceptance of the government's definition of crime
• Reliance on qualitative data for understanding motives
• Recognition of the role of value consensus
• Limitation in explaining all types of crime

According to the right realist view, what combination of factors causes crime?

• Biological and social factors
• Economic inequality and social exclusion
• Lack of government intervention and social services
• Cultural relativism and moral decay

What does Charles Murray attribute the increase in crime rates to?

• The growth of the welfare state and inadequate socialization
• Genetic predisposition and personality traits
• Rational decision-making and cost-benefit analysis
• Lack of access to education and employment opportunities

According to rational choice theory, why do individuals commit crimes?

• Due to lack of socialization and role models
• As a result of genetic predisposition and aggression
• Based on the cost-benefit analysis and perceived benefits
• In response to marginalization and relative deprivation

How does the right realist view propose to tackle crime?

• By making criminal behavior less attractive through stricter punishments
• By addressing wider structural causes of crime
• By promoting social equality and economic redistribution
• By advocating for community-based rehabilitation programs