C&D MARXISM

Question 1

Criminogenic capitalism

Answer 1

1. Poverty
2. Consumer goods
3. Alienation

Question 2

Gordon

Answer 2

Crime is a rational response to capitalism

Question 3

Chambliss

Answer 3

East African tax by the British. Serving the interests of the ruling class.

Question 4

Snider

Answer 4

Capitalist states are always reluctant to pass laws that regulate businesses and reduce profits.

Question 5

Reiman

Answer 5

Selective enforcement.
“The rich get richer and the poor get prison”

Question 6

Pearce

Answer 6

Health and Safety laws creating a false consciousness.

Question 7

Neo Marxist; Taylor et al

Answer 7

Crime is caused by more external factors.
Crime is a meaningful action as we all have free will.
Criminals are not passive puppets they want social change - eg; redistributing wealth.

Question 8

Pearce and Tombs

Answer 8

“Any illegal act or omission that results in deliberate or culpable negligence by a legitimate business
organisation that is intended to benefit the business.”

Question 9

Abuse of Trust

Answer 9

Dr Harold Shipman’s killing 15 patients

Question 10

Tombs

Answer 10

Corporate crime has enormous costs as is “widespread, routine and pervasive”

Question 11

Invisibility of Corporate Crime

Answer 11

1. Under-reporting
2. Lack of political will
3. Often complex
4. Unlabelled
5. The media