neomarxism - why does crime happen Flashcards

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wider origins of deviance

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  • crime is related to wider structural factors
  • crime is based on rational choice
  • WC rationalise poverty related crime, RC rationalise power related crime
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2
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the act itself

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why they have decided to commit crime, was it a rebellion against capitalism

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wider origins of social reaction

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  • why some acts are treated more harshly
  • who has power to define deviance
  • reactions of family, police etc.
  • understanding reasons for different social reactions
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effects of labelling on future deviance

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  • when deviant responds to social reaction
  • why labelling leads to deviance amplification in only some cases
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AO3

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  • LRs - romanticises WC criminals as heroes who are fighting capitalism/redistributing wealth
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