MARXISTS ON CRIME AND DEVIANCE

• What is the basis of capitalist society according to Marxist approaches?

  Values such as materialism and competition
• How does consumerism manifest in capitalist society?

  By wanting the latest consumer goods
• What happens in an unequal society regarding material goods?

  Some people resort to illegal means to obtain goods
• Why is crime considered a by-product of capitalism?

  Due to the organization and inequalities of society
• What do Marxists think about the laws in a capitalist society?

  They are made in the interests of the bourgeoisie
• What do Marxists believe about agencies of social control?

  They operate in the interests of the bourgeoisie
• Which type of crime is more likely to be targeted by law enforcement?

  Street crime
• Who is more likely to be targeted by law enforcement according to Marxist views?

  Black people and working-class people
• What happens to crimes committed by the bourgeoisie?

  They often go undetected or unpunished
• What is one criticism of Marxist approaches to crime?

  Not all criminal laws support the dominant class
• What do functionalists argue about society compared to Marxists?

  Society is based on value consensus
• What do some feminists argue about Marxist approaches?

  They ignore issues of gender in society