Marxist crime studies

Question 1

what did Chambliss (1976) say?

Answer 1

he argued that laws were relatively unnecessary in feudal society where land was the main source of wealth. In a capitalist society laws are required to protect the interests of the ruling class.
class inequality is justified by ruling class ideology

Question 2

What did Sneider (1993) say about law creation?

Answer 2

the state is reluctant to pass laws which regulate capitalist concerns and which might threaten their profitability

Question 3

who argued that the 2008 recession demonstrated that many bankers actually increased their bonuses rather than facing prosecution?

Answer 3

Reiner (2012)

Question 4

What did Sneider (1993) say about corporate crime?

Answer 4

many of the most serious anti-social and predatory acts are committed

Question 5

What did Gordon (1976) argue about crime as a response?

Answer 5

that in a ‘dog eat dog’ world crime is a rational response