John Lea and Jock Young Have Developed a Left Realism

question 38

Multiple Choice

John Lea and Jock Young have developed a left realism perspective on crime. What is the viewpoint they take on crime?

• A)Feminism has historically created a disparity in sentencing as it relates to race and gender in the criminal justice system.
• B)The justice system is ruled by the upper classes and is unable to effectively deal with overall crime rates.
• C)Police and courts are unable to control crime because of inherent leniency.
• D)There is a need for control and order but this must be balanced by social welfare programming.

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