Marxist perspective

Question 1

Gordon

Answer 1

Crime is a rational reaction to capitalism - greed, profit, competition and materialism

Question 2

Reinman

Answer 2

The ruling class are more likely to commit crime, but less likely to have offences being treated as criminal
e.g selective law enforcement

Question 3

Chambliss

Answer 3

The law is shaped to protect property and profits of the rich and powerful

Question 4

Snider

Answer 4

Governments are reluctant to pass laws that regulate the activities of businesses or threaten profitability as this will effect donations

Question 5

Pearce

Answer 5

Laws are occasionally passed which on the surface look like they will benefit the working class but in reality they benefit the ruling class

Question 6

EVAL - ignores

Answer 6

Focuses on class inequality and ignores other inequalities that can lead to crime

Question 7

EVAL - communist states

Answer 7

Crime still takes place in comunist states, suggesting capitalism is not the problem