marxist theories Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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traditional marxism (Chambliss)
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laws protect capitalist interests (property laws)
capitalism breeds greed and competition, encouraging crime
2
Q
Gordon on crime rational- why does Gordon argue crime is widespread
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capitalism encourages criminal behaviour at all levels of society- not just among the poor but also among the rich (white-collar crime)
3
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neo-marxism (Taylor, Walton and Young)
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crime is a meaningful choice resisting oppression, but also shaped by wider capitalist structures
combines structure and agency
4
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limitations of marxist views
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overemphasises class conflict, ignores gender and ethnicity, sometimes romanticises criminals, and fails to address victims adequately
