Class, Power, Crime

Question 1

Criminogenic Capitalism

Answer 1

Capitalism causes crime by its nature, poverty means that crime is the only way the W/C can survive.

Question 2

Chambliss

Answer 2

Selective Law enforcement - Criminal justice system disproportionately focuses on W/C crime whilst bourgeoisie crimes are ignored

Question 3

Pearce

Answer 3

Laws give capitalism a caring face and creat a false consciousness for workers, as they blame criminals for their problems rather than capitalism

Question 4

Taylor et Al (Neo Marxism)

Answer 4

Criticise Marxists for economic determinism and sees crime as a conscious choice by the actor

Question 5

Tombs

Answer 5

Corporate crime has enormous costs, physical, environmental and economic

Question 6

Box

Answer 6

Ideological Law Making - the law is written by the bourgeoisie and represents their interests