Marxists on Negative Crime and Deviance Functions: Capitalism Causes Crime

Question 1

In what way is Capitalism a competitive system?

Answer 1

It encourages people to get money in ruthless ways

Question 2

What did Chambliss say about the structure of Capitalism?

Answer 2

It encourages people to consume more and more endlessly

Question 3

What does Chambliss argue happens in Capitalism when individuals are unable to continuously consume?

Answer 3

They resort to crime

Question 4

What did Chambliss say about the class of people who commit crime?

Answer 4

All classes commit crimes

Question 5

Why do all classes commit crime according to Chambliss?

Answer 5

Because the values of capitalism drive everyone to commit crimes

Question 6

Is Capitalism a hegemony according to Marxists?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Who created the concept of the Capitalist Hegemony?

Answer 7

Gramsci

Question 8

Name a type of crime the ruling class are likely to commit in business

Answer 8

Corporate Crimes

Question 9

Which class are more likely to commit crimes for no financial gain?

Answer 9

The working class

Question 10

Why do working class individuals commit crimes with no financial gain?

Answer 10

It is a way to express anger towards Capitalism

Question 11

Name 2 types of non-financially motivated crimes working class individuals may commit

Answer 11

Vandalism, Violence