Neomarxist views on crime

How do Neomarxists critique Marxists?

They say that traditional Marxists are too deterministic. Instead, they argue that crime is a meaningful act of a conscious, political nature.

What two views on crime do Neomarxists combine?

Marxism and labelling theory

What are the 7 aspects of the social theory of deviance? (AL WIWI)

Wider origins of the act
Immediate origins of the act
Act and meaning for actor
Wider origins of social reaction
Immediate origins of social reaction
Label levels and impact

How did Hall apply the social theory of deviance in the 1970s?

He noticed that during such a period of unrest, the media focus and moral panic surrounding muggings committed by young black men had been orchestrated by the ruling classes to divert attention from the real issues.

How can the Neomarxist perspective be critiqued? (2)

It is genderblind

Neglects the fact that many victims of crime are w/c themselves