Left realist are more sympathetic to the individuals and therefore blames the conditions within society for creating poorer people.
Relative deprivation
refers to the inequality the idea that people are derived compared with others in society. Left realist suggest that thus alongside marginalisation and subculutres is a significant cause of crime
relative deprivation criticism
they argue it fails to explain why some people fail to take part in social movements to attain the rights of the things they dont have
subculutres
crime is a group response to blocked opportunities. Young: people in ghettos in the USA subscribe t the american dream. blocked opportunities lead individuals to resort to crime to fulfil dream though
subculutres criticism
assumes that the is a value consensus and crime only occurs when consensus breaks down
Marginalisation
Where people lack the power or resources to fully participate in society. Marginalise roux lack both clea goals and organisations to represent their interests
marginalisation criticism
marginalisation is an excuse for inadequate socilisaion
