Marxism Theory

• Marxism Theory


  Social theory that claims our social status and class is the cause of crime
• Marxism Theory

  • Claims crime is caused by those who belong to the "lower class" (proletariat)
  • Claims the higher class (the bourgeoisie) owns the working class (the proletariat) and much of society is controlled by the bourgeoisie, forcing the working class to conform to their rules (social control)
• Social classes in a society

  • Bourgeoisie (upper/middle class concerned with gaining financial capital)
  • Proletariats (the lowest social class)
• Marxist Theory


  Many white collar crimes are not dealt with as harshly by the authorities due to theit status in society
• Marxist Theory


  The working class (the proletariats) are more likely to commit crime as they are trying to rebel against the social control of the bourgeoisie
• Marxist viewpoint would claim that the working class (the proletariats) are more likely to commit crime as they are trying to rebel against the social control of the bourgeoisie