Ideological Functions Of Crime And Law

Question 1

Hegemony

Answer 1

Dominating people through ideas and making feel like the ruling class laws are occasionally passed to appear for the benefit of w/c rather then capitalism such as workplace health and safety laws

Question 2

What does Pearce argue about health and safety laws

Answer 2

These laws are hegemonic and often benefit the ruling class too e.g health and safety laws keep workers fit and healthy, they continue to work. These laws create false class consciousness as they give capitalism a caring face