marxist theories

Question 1

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name the key theories of traditional marxism

Answer 1

1. criminogenic capitalism
2. law-making serving capitalist interest
3. selective enforcement

Question 2

describe criminogenic capitalism

Answer 2

capitalism creates conditions of inequality, poverty, and wealth are conductive to crime

Question 3

describe law-making serving capitalist interest

Answer 3

laws are often designed to protect property and wealth, serving the interest of the capitalist class

Question 4

describe selective enforcement

Answer 4

the working class is more likely to be arrested, charged and convicted compared to the capitalist class

white collar crime are often overlooked or less severely punished

Question 5

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name the criticisms of traditional marxism

Answer 5

1. economic determinism
2. class reduction

Question 6

criticisms: describe economic determinism

Answer 6

critics argue that traditional marxism overly focuses on economic factors, neglecting other social and individual factors that contribute to crime

Question 7

criticisms: describe class reduction

Answer 7

the theory has been criticised for reducing all forms of crime to class struggle, ignoring other dimensions like gender, race, etc