A-Level Sociology (AQA)

Topic Summaries

Crime and deviance

Realist perspectives of crime

  • Right realism: (👥 Wilson and Kelling, 1982) broken windows theory argues visible signs of disorder encourage further crime.
    • Can lead to over-policing of minor offences.
  • Left realism: (👥 Lea and Young, 1984) crime results from relative deprivation, subcultures, and marginalisation. Solutions involve community-based policing and tackling inequality.
    • Can be costly and slow to show results.

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