Marxism view Flashcards
define ideology?
Set of beliefs and ideas that dominant class use to justify their position in society
What is Marxism stand on crime?
They say that it is a product of capitalism.
what is 1 theory of Marxism?
That crime is criminogenic and natural in the current state of things
- because it is a competitive, selfish and greedy system
- it is only natural for crime to exist when we are in such a corrupt and competitive environment
- only way most wc people can make it to the set standards the media presents.
what is the second reason why it creates crime?
This is because law and law enforcement work only benefit the bourgeoisie
What did frank Pearce say on capitalism
_ crime stats give the impression that crime is a wc phenomenon while it isn’t but instead s just because the criminal justice system is there to ignore mc crime.
what do Marxists say about white collar crime?
They talk on how it is hidden from the public eye but has a greater economical recoil to society then petty crime does.
What did Banger 1916 say
The entire capitalist system is designed by criminogenic
- does this by creating a false need whilst simultaneously denying people to achieve this
How does capitalism creat crime
One way is through advertising and promoting good services
- the second is to keep wages low in order to create profit
What did chambliss say about capitalism
That crime is universal throughout the social class system due to the individualistic and utilitarian nature of capitalism
What did snider say about corporate crime
Corporate crime encourages competition
- street crime has less value then corporate crime like insider training
What is Marxist evaluation
- doesn’t explain why working class criminals do not target higher class victims
- doesn’t explain why all working class people turn to crime
