Middle Class Crime

Question 1

Graham and bowling

Answer 1

Argue that middle class children are just as likely to be involved in crime as working class children

• not reflected in crime statistics as it’s hidden crime
• white collar crime - e.g not paying tax

Question 2

Messerschmidt

Answer 2

Working class males commit different types of crimes as they try to demonstrate their masculinity in different ways (e.g working class white boys commit crimes such as anti-social behaviour and violence whereas black working class boys may be more likely to join gangs or commit robberies

Mc males - white collar/corporate crimes