Marxism and Crime Introduction 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologyCrime and devianceA2/A-levelAQA Created by: MiaCCreated on: 16-06-15 15:35 What do traditional marxists belie about society? That is is divided in to 2 classes, the bourgeoisie and proletariat 1 of 9 Define bourgeoisie The ruling class who own the means of production 2 of 9 Define proletariat The subject class who are alienated and exploited through labour to produce profit. 3 of 9 What type of theory is marxism A structural Theory 4 of 9 What do Marxists believe about the structure of society? That the economic base determines the superstructure 5 of 9 What is the superstructure made of? Give examples. It is made up of institutions like the state, law and CJS. 6 of 9 What are the functions of institutions in society? To serve the interests of the ruling class to fit with the capitalist economy 7 of 9 What do traditional marxists suggest causes crime? The structure of capitalist society 8 of 9 What are the three elements in the marxist view of crime. Criminogenic capitalism, the state and law making and ideological functions of crime and law. 9 of 9
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