Interactionists on C&D: Evaluation of Working Class more likely to be labelled as Deviant Flashcards
Which sociological theory would agree the working class are treated more harshly by the CJS?
Marxists
What do Marxists argue Interactionists ignore?
How middle class people are less likely to be caught for crimes
What two types of crime are the middle class able to commit?
White Collar Crimes, Corporate Crimes
What did Croall come up with?
3 reasons why middle class people do not get caught committing certain crimes
What is the first reason they wont be caught in terms of responsibility for the crime
Responsibility for the crime will be diffused among multiple people
What is the second reason why they wont be caught in terms of victims’ knowledge of the crime?
The crime may be too technical for victims to know that they have been victims of a crime
What is the third reason why they wont be caught in terms of victims and offenders meeting?
Victims and offenders rarely come face to face
