crime and deviance: marxists

what is marxist perspective of crime

the ruling class must maintain the unequal social structure

crime is a natural product of capitalist society

how do laws effect the working class

laws refelct RC intrests and serve to control and supress WC

what does althusser talk about

repressive state apparatus and ideological state apparatus

what is RSA

physical control through structures such as police and court stystems, these control WC through punishments

what is ISA

control the way WC think and therefore behave, eg education system, family and media

why do marxists argue it appears WC commit more crimes

selective law enforcement

RC ownership media

invisibility of white collar crime

limitations of marxists views

ignore laws that protect everyone, not j WC

crime occurs in all societys, not just capitalism