Marxist theories of crime
- Created by: jesskeayy
- Created on: 29-05-17 12:46
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- Marxist theories of crime
- Capitalism causes crime
- Capitalism legitimises greed and selfishness- some people will do anything for power and wealth
- Rich and powerful are encouraged to prioritise their selfish needs- being admired for their wealth
- Capitalism is a competitive business- people are encouraged to exploit the weak, rather than support them
- Crime cannot be investigated as a 'theory', as all actions should be considered in the social context of when/where it takes place
- Social order is necessary for capitalism to function- but under capitalism, it only benefits the ruling and exploits the working class
- Crime is committed by the poor in response to social situations which leave them powerless
- Laws in society are mostly based on property rights- Victorian era. This now only benefits the wealthy
- BONGER- CAPITALISM IS CRIMINOGENIC
- CHAMBLISS- RULING CLASS DEFINE WHAT IS SOCIALLY/MORALLY ACCEPTABLE
- CRITICISMS
- FEMINISTS- Marxists ignore gender differences in crime/ victim rates
- Marxists don't take the victims into consideration- often lower in class and more vulnerable
- How realistic is a communist revolution?
- Has not worked in real life- countries like Russia and North Korea
- Switzerland is capitalist yet has the lowest crime rates in the world
- Has not worked in real life- countries like Russia and North Korea
- Not all laws exploit working class- all in agreement with child abuse protection
- Capitalism causes crime
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