Gordon

• What does Gordon argue capitalism is responsible for?

  For crimes committed by WC people because the value system is criminogenic
• What is meant by criminogenic?

  Crime is a natural and inevitable consequence of capitalism
• Why is capitalism characterized by class inequality?

  As poverty, unemployment, poor-quality housing, homelessness, debt and food banks are facts of life for those at the bottom of capitalist society.
• Why does Gordon argue that crime is committed by poorer, homeless and unemployed people?

  As a rational response to the inequalities and humiliations that they experience on a daily basis.