Traditional Marxism

Question 1

criminogenic capitalism

Answer 1

crime is inevitable as capitalism is criminogenic meaning generates crime by its nature as it’s based on exploitation eg. cry for help on primark label

Question 2

WC GAP crimes

Answer 2

only way they can survive through poverty is crime
Alienation and lack of control over their lives leads to frustration and aggression (GAP CRIMES)
eg. vandalism, theft, violence

Question 3

state and law making

Answer 3

laws serve interest of capitalism RC can prevent laws that harm them and only pass laws for their interest and support
eg british law on african colonies

Question 4

selective enforcement

Answer 4

CJS chooses which crimes to prosecute and which to turn a blind eye to
WC & EMs typically criminalised
Reiman- high rate of prosecutions street crimes
chambliss- crimes of the street and suite

Question 5

ideological functions of crime and law

Answer 5

spread ideas to keep workers passive
some laws beneficial workers to give capitalism a caring face and promote false class consciousness provides WC a distraction and safety valve