Right realism and crime

What do right realists believe about crime?

• Crime is not a significant problem.

• Crime is a real problem that is destroying communities and social cohesion.

• Crime is a social construct with no real impact.

• Crime should only be addressed through theoretical approaches.

How do right realists differ from other approaches in their view of crime?

• They believe crime should not be tackled at all.

• They only offer theoretical explanations of crime without practical solutions.

• They criticize other approaches for not offering any practical solutions to crime.

• They focus exclusively on the rehabilitation of criminals.

According to Right Realists, what are the three factors that contribute to crime?

• Economic disparity, social injustice, and political instability

• Biological differences, inadequate socialisation, and rational choice

• Poor education, unemployment, and urban decay

• Marxist theory, Left Realist ideas, and structural factors

Which idea do Right Realists reject as the root cause of crime?

• Biological differences

• Inadequate socialisation

• Economic or structural factors such as poverty and inequality

• Rational choice

What is argued to be one of the main causes of criminality according to the Right realists such as Wilson and Hernstein?

• Socioeconomic status

• Peer pressure

• Low intelligence levels

• Lack of education

What percentage of young offenders have learning difficulties according to research?

• 23%

• 30%

• 15%

• 50%

According to Murray (1990), what is one of the reasons for the increasing crime rates?

• The influence of media on children

• The lack of government policies on childcare

• The growing underclass failing to socialise their children properly

• The increase in video game violence

What does the rational choice theory state about human behavior?

• Humans act without reason and cannot control their actions.

• Humans have free will and the power of reason.

• Humans are solely motivated by punishment and reward.

• Humans have no free will and are controlled by external factors.

According to Clarke (1980), what might lead someone to commit a crime?

• A belief that the crime is justified by moral standards.

• A rational calculation where perceived rewards outweigh the costs.

• A lack of awareness of the potential consequences.

• Peer pressure and the need to conform to a group.

What do right realists argue about the current state of society in relation to crime?

• The perceived costs of committing crime are high.

• The perceived costs of committing crime are low.

• Crime is not a rational choice but an impulsive act.

• Society has no influence on an individual's decision to commit crime.