Two-lesson bundle on Realist theories of crime – fully resourced, exam-focused, and packed with real-world examples. Perfect for AQA A-Level Sociology Paper 3 (Crime & Deviance), this set contrasts Left and Right Realist explanations in a way that’s clear, challenging, and memorable.
What’s included:
2 x fully editable PowerPoints (Right Realism + Left Realism)
2 x student handouts with contemporary crime scenarios
Theory summaries and evaluation activities
Exam-style questions and structured planning prompts
Venn diagram comparison task to consolidate learning
What students will learn:
The key causes of crime according to Right Realism:
Biological predisposition (Herrnstein & Murray)
Underclass culture and lone parenting (Murray)
Rational Choice (Clarke) and Routine Activity (Felson)
Crime prevention: Broken Windows, Zero Tolerance, Target Hardening
The key causes of crime according to Left Realism:
Relative deprivation (Lea & Young)
Subcultures and marginalisation
Late modernity and media-fuelled exclusion (Young)
Solutions: community policing and social reform
Key Skills Developed:
Application of theory to real-world examples (e.g. stop-and-search, riots, shoplifting)
AO2/AO3 exam technique for 10- and 30-markers
Critical comparison of political ideologies and sociological perspectives
Evaluation of strengths, weaknesses, and real-life impact
Why choose this bundle?
Complete scheme of work for teaching Realism in Crime & Deviance
Engaging tasks, relatable examples, and theory clearly explained
Promotes comparison, critical thinking, and confident application
Designed by an experienced A-Level Sociology teacher with a focus on stretch and challenge
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