Marxism

Question 1

Gordon

Answer 1

criminogenic capitalism, the socialized behaviors of the pro ( proletariat ) promote selfishness and greed which intern breeds crime.

Crime reflects the inequalities of a capitalist society and is therefore inevitable.

Question 2

Quinney

Answer 2

Crime and deviance can only be eradicated with the collapse of capitalism and the move towards a socialist society.

Question 3

Chambliss

Answer 3

The law mainly protects capitalist interests, especially personal wealth, property and profit.

Question 4

Snider

Answer 4

Cooperation crime is the most serious crime in terms of damage to the greater economy. In America, figures given show the country lost 120billion from tax evasion.

Question 5

Pearce

Answer 5

Suggests the biggest crimes of all are those crimes committed by the upper class. The crimes of the powerful are rarely prosecuted.

Question 6

Althusser

Answer 6

Ideological and repressive state apperatus.

Question 7

Taylor et al ( neo )

Answer 7

Traditional marxism is too deterministic.

Crime Is a protest against capitalism, it’s a conscious choice.

Question 8

Evidence - Sentencing Council

Answer 8

Maximum Sentencing for theft is seven years.

Average sentence for embezzlement is only 5 years.

Question 9

Evidence - Bernie Ecclestone

Answer 9

Being convicted fro fraud, was sentenced to 17 months which was suspended for two years.