Chambliss

• What did Chambliss argue capitalism was based on?

  He argues that is based upon competitions, selfishness and greed which shapes peoples attitudes to crime
• What has become more important in capitalism?

  Consumerism, individualism and materialism than community and altruism.
• What hs the media encouraged?

  Celebrity, money and material success leading to a common culture of greed and self interest.
• What does he argue social Class shapes?

  The way the police react to delinquency
• What does chambliss call MC men?

  Saints
• What does chambliss call WC men?

  Rough necks
• What happens when saints behave in a deviant way?

  They were able to use their status and good reputation to negotiate their way out of trouble
• What is an example of selective police enforcement?

  partygate
• What happens when roughnecks behave in a deviant way?


  they are treated more harshly and are under survelliance