Marxism key features

Question 1

Marxist View On Society

Answer 1

Society is conflict based on the division between social classes
Society is capitalist,
If someone does not conform they are punished.

Question 2

Capitalist Institutions

Answer 2

The institutions in society are used as a tool to hide the real motives of the ruling class.
Bourgeoisie- own everything + make a profit.
Proletariat- work for it, less money and poor working conditions.

Question 3

Capitalism Is Crimino-genic

Answer 3

Crime is passed down through generations- capitalists stay rich lower class stay poor

Question 4

Relative Deprivation

Answer 4

People feel like they are deprived as they have a lack of items compared to others.

Question 5

Making And Enforcing The Laws

Answer 5

Bourgeoisie own the justice system so can change it to suit them and their needs,
Over the past 8 years only 1 company have been convicted of a death at work.

Question 6

Strengths Of Marxism

Answer 6

Encourages equality,
Exposes injustice,
Discourages selective law enforcement,
Relative deprivation (gives people reasons to commit crimes),
Knowledge about exploitation.

Question 7

Weaknesses Of Marxism

Answer 7

Communism wouldn’t work,
Doesn’t include other factors (Biological theories, age, race, ethnicity, gender),
Says all working class are criminals,
Labeling
Doesn’t explain all capitalist societies.