In this essay there will be a clear understanding of the contrast and comparison between left and right realism, supported by precise evidence that will support and will differentiate the two wings of realism. Between the 1970s and the early 1990s, two new approaches emerged to study crime and deviance. The discipline of criminology expanded further by introducing right and left realism, both believed in different areas and came together to try to better understand crime and prevention. Many theorists have influenced approaches to realism, such as: Jock Young (left wing) and James Wilson (right wing). Realism, in philosophical terms, refers to the concept that there is a reality beyond our perception. This means that the way we see things and what we think about them has no impact on the nature of the things said. For example, one individual can see a blue object and another see the same red object. This is simply a disagreement between the two parties on how they should label the color. This does not mean that the two parties are discussing different objects, it shows that whatever beliefs or thoughts the individual has about the real world, they are only approximations and do not accurately capture reality. (O'Brien, M and Yar, M, 2008) Right-wing realism originated in the 1970s and was heavily influenced by politicians. It was originally thought to have originated in the United States, by policy makers and Republicans, and was introduced to the world. United Kingdom by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. According to White et al (2012), those who supported good realism had clear grounds, namely placing responsibility for the crime on the individual who committed it and reaffirming the...... middle of paper ... ... crime and deviance differently. This is why left and right realism have formed a general consensus that influences politicians about what laws can help deter criminal behavior and what kind of support is needed for struggling families via government initiative. For example, if a community has been affected by a crime by providing some form of social justice and support, they will be less likely to commit a crime themselves in revenge. Government policies regarding criminal behavior and support for victims are reflected in some of the main theories and beliefs of realism. Works Cited Carlen P (1992) Criminal Women and Criminal Justice, Sage, London. Newburn T (2013), Criminology, Routledge, Oxon. O'Brien M and Yar M (2008) Criminology: the key concepts, Routledge, London. White R, Haines F and Asquith N (2012) Crime and Criminology, Oxford University Press.