May lead to frustration and aggression, explaining non-utilitarian crime e.g. violence and vandalism
Crime is not confined to the working class, capitalist system encourages greed and selfishness
Even former communist countries have high rates of crime such as Japan and Switzerland
The pressures of poverty despite the need to win at all costs or go bankrupt encourages capitalists to commit white-collar crime
Gordon argues crime is a rational response to the capitalist system, therefore crime is found in all classes despite the official crime statistics making it appear largely working class phenomenon
Subcultural theories argue that subcultures within society have different values and norms than the dominant culture, leading some members to engage in deviant behaviors as a way of expressing their identity.
Social structure theory suggests that social inequality leads to criminal activity, with lower-class individuals committing more crimes due to their lack of opportunities and resources.
Theories of crime and deviance are used to explain why people commit crimes or engage in deviant behavior.
