Marxist Theories and Crime

According to Marxist theories, why is capitalism considered criminogenic?

• It promotes equality among social classes.

• It reduces the gap between the rich and poor.

• It leads to exploitation and crime due to inequality.

• It encourages fair distribution of resources.

What does selective law enforcement imply in the context of Marxist theories?

• Equal application of laws to all social groups.

• Criminalization of the powerful and rich.

• Different application of laws to various social groups.

• Ignoring crimes committed by the poor.

How does Box describe the activities of the rich in relation to lawmaking?

• The rich are always prosecuted for their crimes.

• The rich engage in activities that are protected by law.

• The rich avoid any illegal activities.

• The rich are unaware of the laws.

What is the ideological function of crime according to Marxist theories?

• To promote social equality.

• To prevent revolution by controlling the working class.

• To encourage media portrayal of criminals as heroes.

• To highlight the role of capitalism in reducing crime.

What does Gordon (1976) suggest about crime in capitalist societies?

• Crime is only found in the working class.

• Crime is a rational reaction to capitalist values.

• Crime is unrelated to social class.

• Crime is less prevalent in capitalist societies.

According to Reiman (2001), how are crimes by the ruling class treated?

• They are more likely to be prosecuted.

• They are less likely to be treated as criminal offenses.

• They are always ignored by the law.

• They are treated more harshly than crimes by the poor.

What does Chambliss argue about the law in capitalist societies?

• The law protects the interests of the working class.

• The law is neutral and unbiased.

• The law protects the property and profits of the rich.

• The law is ineffective in capitalist societies.

What is Snider's view on government reluctance to pass certain laws?

• Governments are eager to regulate business activities.

• Governments avoid laws that might affect business profitability.

• Governments prioritize the interests of the working class.

• Governments are indifferent to business regulations.

What does Pearce suggest about laws that appear to benefit the working class?

• They genuinely benefit the working class.

• They are designed to deceive the working class.

• They have no impact on the ruling class.

• They are always successfully prosecuted.

How does Marxism view the role of class inequalities in crime?

• It ignores class inequalities completely.

• It focuses on class inequalities as a cause of crime.

• It considers class inequalities irrelevant to crime.

• It views class inequalities as beneficial to society.