Marxism Flashcards
What is the main focus of the Marxist perspective on crime and deviance?
The main focus is on how crime and deviance are linked to social inequality and the capitalist system.
True or False: According to Marxism, crime is a result of individual moral failings.
False. Marxism argues that crime is a product of the capitalist system and social inequality.
Fill in the blank: Marxists believe that the ruling class uses the __________ system to maintain control over society.
legal
What term is used to describe laws that protect the interests of the ruling class in a capitalist society?
bourgeois laws
According to Marxism, what role does the criminal justice system play in society?
It is seen as a tool used by the ruling class to control the working class and maintain social order.
What is the term used to describe the idea that the ruling class determines what is considered criminal behavior?
the ruling class ideology of crime
How does Marxism view the concept of ‘white-collar crime’?
Marxism argues that white-collar crime is often ignored or punished less severely because it is committed by the ruling class.
According to Marxist theory, what is the root cause of crime in society?
The root cause is the unequal distribution of wealth and power in a capitalist system.
True or False: Marxism views crime as a natural and inevitable part of society.
True. Marxism sees crime as a product of the capitalist system and social inequality.
What term is used to describe the idea that the ruling class can shape public perceptions of crime to suit their interests?
the myth of crime
How does Marxism criticize the concept of ‘crime prevention’?
Marxism criticizes it as a way to control the working class and protect the interests of the ruling class.
What do Marxists argue is the ultimate solution to reducing crime in society?
The ultimate solution is to eliminate social inequality and the capitalist system.
Fill in the blank: Marxists believe that the criminal justice system serves to maintain __________ rather than justice.
social order
According to Marxism, how does the capitalist system contribute to crime and deviance?
It contributes by creating social inequality, poverty, and alienation that lead individuals to commit crimes.
