neomarxism - why does crime happen Flashcards
1
Q
wider origins of deviance
A
- crime is related to wider structural factors
- crime is based on rational choice
- WC rationalise poverty related crime, RC rationalise power related crime
2
Q
the act itself
A
why they have decided to commit crime, was it a rebellion against capitalism
3
Q
wider origins of social reaction
A
- why some acts are treated more harshly
- who has power to define deviance
- reactions of family, police etc.
- understanding reasons for different social reactions
4
Q
effects of labelling on future deviance
A
- when deviant responds to social reaction
- why labelling leads to deviance amplification in only some cases
5
Q
AO3
A
- LRs - romanticises WC criminals as heroes who are fighting capitalism/redistributing wealth
