• Sociology: Outline and Assess Left and Right Realist Explanations of Crime Deviance

     

    Essays1 Sociology

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Published: 10.05.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Sociology: Outline and Assess Left and Right Realist Explanations of Crime Devia', 1.
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The right realist perspective on crime is mainly associated with the American sociologist W.J Wilson. This perspective became very influential on home office policy-making during the conservatives period in office.
The right realist approach assumes that human beings are naturally selfish, individualistic and greedy. Therefore ther are 'naturally inclined' to further their interest, even if this means comitting crime. They also believe the origins of crime are misunderstood, that is policies aimed at tackling crime by removing social and economic inequalities.…

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