Marxist Explanations of Crime Introduction

Which is not a capitalist value?

• Respect for competition

• Collaboration

• Materialism

• Respect for private property

According to Marxists, who do laws benefit?

• Ethnic minorities

• The working class

• The ruling class

• Women

Marxists argue which type of crime has a more serious impact on society as a whole?

• Occupational and corporate crime

• Street crime

Which group of people are most likely to commit street crime?

• Working class

• Middle Class

• Upper class

• Ethnic minorities

Who said that capitalism is 'criminogenic'?

• Karl Marx

• Snider

• Hall

• Bonger

What is the motivation for crime, according to Marxists?

• Individual

• Psychological

• Structural

Why do Marxists argue the wealthy ruling class, commit crime?

• Peer pressure

• Materialism

• Desperation

• Psychological factors

Marxists argue that crime wouldn't exist in what type of society?

• Capitalist

• Postmodern

• Latemodern

• Communist

Marxists argue the police are more likely to patrol and therefore detect crime in which type of area?

• Upper class

• Middle class

• Working class

• Inner city

Why might the working classes commit crime according to Marxists? Select three correct answers.

• Frustration

• Desperation

• To gain equality

• Inadequate socialisation