neo marxism theories

Question 1

Taylor, Walton and Young

Answer 1

• capitalist society is based on exploitation and class conflict
• the state makes and enforces laws in the interest of the capitalist class
• capitalism should be replaced by a classless society

Question 2

what are the strengths of the neo marxism theory?

Answer 2

• can be applied to real life (e.g 1970s riots)
• updates outdated views on the working class

Question 3

Robin Hood Theory

Answer 3

it romanticises crime of the poor - protarys them as “fighting back” when alot of w/c is violent

Question 4

what are other weaknesses of the theory?

Answer 4

• feminists say it is gender blind
• too idealistic and general