Crime 10 - Marxism and Crime

What does the term 'criminogenic' mean according to Marxists?

• It is unrelated to crime

• It is a type of crime

• It prevents crime

• It leads to crime

What is consumerism?

• A type of crime

• A form of government

• A society preoccupied with getting goods/merchandise

• A system where people can buy and sell goods and services

According to Marxists, why are working class people more likely to be convicted of crime?

• They have more opportunities to commit crime

• They are better at committing crime

• They are inherently more criminal

• They are more likely to be poor and unequal

Who owns the media according to Marxists?

• Independent journalists

• The working class

• The bourgeoisie (ruling class)

• The government

What type of crime does the media focus on according to Marxists?

• Corporate crime

• Environmental crime

• White collar crime

• Crime committed by the working class

What is the main purpose of the forces of social control according to Marxists?

• To protect the property (wealth) of the bourgeoisie

• To reduce all types of crime equally

• To ensure equality

• To help the working class

What did William Chambliss argue about the law in the US and UK?

• It is fair and just

• It is biased against the rich

• It mainly protects people who own property

• It is not enforced properly

What is one strength of the Marxist view on crime?

• It ignores the role of the media

• It shows how the media and law enforcement are biased

• It blames individuals for their crimes

• It supports the capitalist system

What is one weakness of the Marxist view on crime?

• It exposes the inequalities caused by capitalism

• It shows how the media and law enforcement are biased

• It holds to account crime committed by big businesses

• Some capitalist countries have low crime rates