crime and deviance: marxists

what is marxist perspective of crime

crime is a result of class inequality

laws are in the intrest of RC

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 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

what does Gordon believe

Crime is a rational response to capitalism’s inequalities.

What does Pearce beilive

Some laws benefiting the working class (like health & safety) actually benefit capitalism by keeping workers healthy and productive.