Marxism theory

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how can Marxism be used to explain criminality ?

  • Marxism argues that crime is the result of social inequality and capitalism.

  • Capitalism encourages a two-tier system in society: the bourgeoisie and the proletariat ( working class)

  • The latter have no power or money and are therefore forced to commit crimes out of necessity.

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what does Marxism argue that crime is a result of, and examples?

Marxism argues that crime is a result of unfavourable conditions in a community, for example:

  • poverty

  • high drop-out rate from education

  • unemployment

  • lone parent families

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bourgeoisie

  • Marxists believe that crime committed by the bourgeoisie like white collar crimes are overlooked.

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proletariat

  • The working class who are exploited by the bourgeoisie.

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What crime do they believe is overlooked ?

  • They believe that crimes committed by the bourgeoisie, like white collar crimes are overlooked.