Marxism And Crime

Question 1

What is criminogenic capitalism

Answer 1

The idea that capitalism causes crime by its very nature

Question 2

How does law making and law enforcement serve the interests of the ruling class according to marxists

Answer 2

Marxists argue law making and enfor. serve the interests because they have the power to prevent new legislating that may stop their activities. Law enforcement target working class, often allowing ruling class to evade prosecution

Question 3

Whats ‘selective enforcement;

Answer 3

When police enforce the law only on certain individuals based on factors such as class ,gender and race