Marxist theories of crime and deviance

According to Marxism, why is capitalism considered criminogenic?

• It leads to exploitation of the working class
• It encourages social harmony and cooperation
• It promotes equal opportunities for all
• It eradicates poverty and social inequality

What is one consequence of capitalism's impact on the gap between the rich and poor?

• Increased social mobility for the working class
• Decreased crime rates among the poor
• The poor resorting to crime to meet their basic needs
• A decline in violence and frustration

How does selective law enforcement affect different social groups?

• It ensures equal treatment for all individuals

• It leads to criminalization of the powerful and rich

• It protects the working class and ethnic minorities

• It ignores the actions of the ruling class

What does selective law making refer to in the context of Marxism?

• The creation of laws that benefit the working class
• The construction of laws to protect property and profits of the rich
• The implementation of strict regulations for all social groups
• The avoidance of prosecuting crimes committed by the poor

According to Box, why are certain activities of the rich protected under the law?

• They are considered harmless and non-criminal
• The law is shaped to prioritize the well-being of all individuals
• The law favors the interests of the working class
• The law safeguards the interests of the rich and powerful

What are the ideological functions of crime according to Marxist perspectives?

• To maintain social control and prevent revolution
• To promote empathy and understanding in society
• To emphasize the role of media in criminalizing individuals
• To highlight the societal causes of criminal behavior

According to Reiman, why does crime occur in all social classes despite official statistics?

• Due to the irrational nature of criminal behavior
• Because criminal behavior is biologically determined
• As a rational response to capitalist values and goals
• Because criminal tendencies are innate in all individuals

What does Chambliss argue about the law in relation to the rich and powerful?

• The law is impartial and equally applied to all individuals
• The law is designed to protect the interests of the working class
• The law is shaped to safeguard property and profits of the rich
• The law prioritizes social justice and equality

Why are governments reluctant to pass laws that regulate businesses, according to Snider?

• To maintain profitability and ensure business donations
• To promote ethical business practices and social responsibility
• To protect the interests of the working class
• To promote competition and economic growth

What criticism can be made regarding Marxist theories of crime and deviance?

• They neglect other causes of crime beyond inequality
• They accurately explain crime in all societies
• They focus on gender and ethnicity inequalities
• They prioritize the interests of the ruling class over the working class