Marxists - Paragraph three Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Taylor
A
Criminals are striving to change society. Criminals are acting as a form of resistance against the unequal structure of society brought about by capitalism
2
Q
Gilroy
A
Crime is a form of political protest against a racist, capitalist society
3
Q
Evidence
A
2011 - London riots
4
Q
AO3
A
Crimes such as domestic violence, rape and child abuse are not committed for political reasons
5
Q
AO3
A
Overlooks the psychological and social factors
6
Q
Lea + Young
A
They say it’s misleading and romanticised to see criminals as freedom fighters or rebels trying to change society