Realist Perspective

• What does Realist perspective in sociology?

  Practical, evidence-based approach to crime
• What are the 2 main types of Realism?

  Left + Right
• Who are Left Realists politically associated with?

  Labour party
• Who are Right Realists politically associated with?

  Conservative party (Advanced NR)
• What 3 things concerning crime do both R+L Realists believe?

  1. Both say there’s been a significant inc. in crime
  2. Both are concerned ab. the fear of crime
  3. Both argue that other theories don’t offer realistic sols. to crime