marxism

crime and deviance

gordon

capitalism is criminogenic- by its very nature it causes crime. capitalism affects the working class the most as they are exploited and crime may be the only way out. also causes alienation which leads to frustration.

Chambliss

laws to protect property are the cornerstone of the capitalist economy. the ruling class have the power to prevent the introduction of laws that would threaten their interests.

snider

argues that the capitalist state is reluctant to pass laws to regulate the activities of businesses or threaten their profitability.

Pearce

sometimes laws are passes that seem to benefit the working clan e.g. health and safety laws. these are still benefiting capitalism as keeps workers fit, this creates a false consciousness among the workers

tombs

while collar and corporate crime is often overlooked cause powerful corporations can influence the law so that their actions are not criminalised.