marxist theories

Question 1

gordon

Answer 1

crime is a rational reaction to capitalist foci: greed, profit, competition and materialism. Which is why it is found in all social classes despite what offical statistics say.

Question 2

Reiman

Answer 2

the ruling class are more likley to commit crime but less likely to have the offence treated as a criminal one

Question 3

chambliss

Answer 3

the law is shaped to protect property and profits of the rich and powerful. he also argues that the rich and powerful are part of a crime syndicate

Question 4

snider

Answer 4

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

Question 5

pearce

Answer 5

laws are occassionally passed which on the surface look like they are to benefit the working class but the reality is that they still benefit the rulong class through loop holes and lack of prosecution

Question 6

how is capitalism crimogenic?

Answer 6

because by its nature it leads to crime as it causes exploitation of the working class so they may turn to crime to afford the neccessities, and the frustrtaion can cause violence

Question 7

selective law enforcement

Answer 7

the CJS applies the law to different social groups in different ways - w/c and ethnic groups are criminalised, and the m/c get off or ignored