box

What did Box argue about the law?

• It is ideological

What is meant by ideological?

• Ideas and beliefs that are dominant in society

• Used to justify the power and privilege of ruling class

According to Box, how does the law work in the ideological interests of the rich and powerful?

• Laws give the illusion of fairness (protects capitalist interests)

• Ensures actions of capitalists aren’t labelled criminal

What is mystification?

• Makes working class seem more criminal than capitalist class

• Spreads the idea that white collar crime is less harmful to society

What are the 3 pieces of evidence that Box uses to back him up?

• Pearce

• Transgressive Criminology

• Riemann

What did Pearce say about capitalism that supports Box?

• Law appears to be in interest of working class people but it actually keeps workers fit for work

• Benefits capitalism

What is Transgressive Criminology?

• Laws created by ruling class to serve needs of capitalism and themselves

What did Reiman say about the law that supports Box?

• The more likely a crime is committed by higher class ppl

• The less likely it is to be treated as a criminal offence

Why is there beef with these Marxist beliefs from Box?

• Most criminal laws aren’t controversial - consensus

• Suggests wc are passive

• Crime exists in non capitalist societies

• Property law doesn’t protect the ruling class alone xx