Marxism Theory Flashcards
1
Q
what is Marxism’s key idea?
A
society may influence a person to become criminal.
2
Q
what are the key words?
A
Bourgeoisie - upper class rulers
Proletariat - lower class
3
Q
What does Marxism see crime as?
A
He sees crime as something the bourgeoisie use as a means of ‘social control’.
4
Q
What does Marxism assume the main cause of crime is?
A
It assumes that the proletariat class is the main cause of crime.
It also assumes that crime begins in youth.
Crime is a result of unfavourable conditions like poverty.
5
Q
What does Marxism say capitalism encourages?
A
2 tier system in society
one group has no money or power and therefore are forced to turn to crime.
6
Q
What are the strengths of this theory?
A
- shows how poverty and inequality can cause WC crime.
- shows how capitalism promotes greed which promotes WC crime.
- shows how law making is biassed of WC and are in favour of Bourgeoisie.
7
Q
What are the weaknesses of this theory?
A
- ignores connection between crime and other inequalities like gender.
- overpredicts WC crime - not all poor people turn to crime.
