Left Realism

Question 1 of 9

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Check the following statements that are correct about Left Realism:

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Had a strong influence on government
Similar to New Right
Similar to New Labour
Protects the vulnerable

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Question 2 of 9

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Select the correct sociologist:
Crisis in explanation: denial that the increase in crime since the 1950's is real, argues it's reporting which has increased instead. Social construction rather than reality.

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WC Runciman
Young
Lea & Young

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Question 3 of 9

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(1984) wrote about 3 causes of crime.
is described by as when "someone feels deprived compared to others or their own expectations". This causes resentment and individuals are likely to turn to crime to obtain what they feel they are entitled to.
is a groups collective response to relative deprivation. They subscribe to the goals of society, but legitimate avenues are blocked so they resort to crime.
is when groups lack clear goals and an organisation to represent their interests (e.g. the unemployed) and frustration is expressed through criminal means such as violence.

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Question 4 of 9

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Young (2002) wrote about how the INSECURITY, INSTABILITY and EXCLUSION of late modernity has worsened crime.
What decades were the alleged "golden age" of modern capitalism, which featured low divorce rates, full employment, welfare state and strong communities?

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1920's and 1930's
1930's and 1940's
1940's and 1950's
1950's and 1960's
1960's and 1970's

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Question 5 of 9

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The UK has become ( embourgeousied, a terrible place to live, much better in recent years ) as trade declines and jobs become insecure/ poorly paid/ short term/ qualification based. Family life is destabilised, reduction of welfare increase class inequality.

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Question 6 of 9

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Solutions: focused on improving policing and control; dealing with underlying causes of crime

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Tackle inequality by establishing equal opportunities, fighting discrimination, providing decent jobs for all, improving housing and being tolerant of diversity.
Disintegrative Shaming: make offender feel unworthy of reintroduction into society, punish them in harsher ways such as the death penalty or life in jail without parole.
Reintegration: make the offender feel shamed of their crime, but allow this guilt to create a new, valued member of society. The crime is bad, but the criminal may not be.
Lea & Young (1986): increase "clear up rates" by investigating each crime more. Improve community relations with police and gain public support. Stop over-policing drug crime and under-policing racial crime.

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Question 7 of 9

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When investigating crime in the UK, what percentage of information and leads are from the public?

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10%
50%
70%
90%

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Question 8 of 9

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A describes a society where people take in media images of expensive consumerist lifestyles, but as they cannot afford it they have to give up on such ideals.

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Question 9 of 9

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Left Realism was developed in the early by , and as a response to the increasing influence of .
It reinforces that crime is a problem which affects disadvantaged groups and tries to find practical solutions by examining data trends and methods.
Solutions should focus on improving relations between and and . Young argues that we should be tough on crime, not criminals. We must change the social factors that affect crime rates and ensure the promotes justice.

	Created by Lottie Atton almost 7 years ago

Quiz on Left Realism, created by Lottie Atton on 04/03/2018.

Left Realism

Question 1 of 9

Check the following statements that are correct about Left Realism:

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 9

Select the correct sociologist: Crisis in explanation: denial that the increase in crime since the 1950's is real, argues it's reporting which has increased instead. Social construction rather than reality.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 9

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

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Question 4 of 9

Young (2002) wrote about how the INSECURITY, INSTABILITY and EXCLUSION of late modernity has worsened crime. What decades were the alleged "golden age" of modern capitalism, which featured low divorce rates, full employment, welfare state and strong communities?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 9

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

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Question 6 of 9

Solutions: focused on improving policing and control; dealing with underlying causes of crime

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 9

When investigating crime in the UK, what percentage of information and leads are from the public?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 9

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A describes a society where people take in media images of expensive consumerist lifestyles, but as they cannot afford it they have to give up on such ideals.

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Question 9 of 9

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

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Select the correct sociologist:
Crisis in explanation: denial that the increase in crime since the 1950's is real, argues it's reporting which has increased instead. Social construction rather than reality.

Young (2002) wrote about how the INSECURITY, INSTABILITY and EXCLUSION of late modernity has worsened crime.
What decades were the alleged "golden age" of modern capitalism, which featured low divorce rates, full employment, welfare state and strong communities?