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Why Some People Get in Trouble: A Look at Capitalism and Crime

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The Marxist perspective on crime and capitalism explores how economic systems influence criminal behavior and social inequality, particularly focusing on how capitalism creates conditions that lead to both working-class and white-collar crime.

  • The theory emphasizes how capitalism creates a divide between social classes, leading to criminal behavior
  • Differential enforcement of the law in capitalist societies demonstrates how the ruling class often evades punishment
  • The William Chambliss study on white-collar crime in Seattle revealed how powerful individuals manipulate the system
  • Consumerism and advertising are identified as key drivers pushing people toward criminal activities
  • Working-class crime is often viewed as a form of rebellion against capitalist oppression
  • Media coverage disproportionately focuses on street crime while minimizing corporate crimes

3/9/2023

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WILLIAM CHAMBLISS 1970s studied Seattle found that some of the most powerful people were able to get away with commifting crime to bolster t

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Page 2: Strengths and Weaknesses of Marxist Theory

The second page examines the critical evaluation of Marxist perspectives on crime, highlighting both their contributions and limitations in understanding criminal behavior.

Highlight: While Marxist theory effectively explains some aspects of class-based crime, it often overlooks that working-class people are frequently victims of crime within their own communities.

Example: The theory demonstrates how advertising and consumerism create artificial desires that can lead to criminal behavior when people cannot afford advertised goods legally.

Definition: Social Control - The mechanisms used by society to regulate behavior and maintain order.

Quote: "Marxist can be criticised for being too simplistic, unrealistic, and over excusing working-class people for committing crime."

Vocabulary: Bourgeoisie - The capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.

WILLIAM CHAMBLISS 1970s studied Seattle found that some of the most powerful people were able to get away with commifting crime to bolster t

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Page 1: The Marxist Perspective on Crime and Social Class

The first page delves into the fundamental relationship between capitalism and crime from a Marxist viewpoint. The content explores how economic inequality shapes criminal behavior and law enforcement practices.

Example: The William Chambliss study in 1970s Seattle demonstrated how wealthy individuals used bribery and threats to conceal their criminal activities.

Definition: Differential enforcement of the law refers to how the ruling class can more easily avoid consequences for white-collar crimes compared to working-class offenders.

Highlight: Media coverage predominantly focuses on street crime while largely ignoring white-collar and corporate crimes, reflecting systemic bias.

Quote: "Marxist believe that naturally humans aren't very greedy - it is capitalism that makes us that way."

Vocabulary: Consumerism - The economic system that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

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Subjects

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Sociology

/

Deviance and Social Control

/

Deviance

/

Theories of Deviance

Why Some People Get in Trouble: A Look at Capitalism and Crime

user profile picture

Juliana Teut

@iulyaa_

·

9 Followers

Follow

The Marxist perspective on crime and capitalism explores how economic systems influence criminal behavior and social inequality, particularly focusing on how capitalism creates conditions that lead to both working-class and white-collar crime.

  • The theory emphasizes how capitalism creates a divide between social classes, leading to criminal behavior
  • Differential enforcement of the law in capitalist societies demonstrates how the ruling class often evades punishment
  • The William Chambliss study on white-collar crime in Seattle revealed how powerful individuals manipulate the system
  • Consumerism and advertising are identified as key drivers pushing people toward criminal activities
  • Working-class crime is often viewed as a form of rebellion against capitalist oppression
  • Media coverage disproportionately focuses on street crime while minimizing corporate crimes

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WILLIAM CHAMBLISS 1970s studied Seattle found that some of the most powerful people were able to get away with commifting crime to bolster t

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Highlight: While Marxist theory effectively explains some aspects of class-based crime, it often overlooks that working-class people are frequently victims of crime within their own communities.

Example: The theory demonstrates how advertising and consumerism create artificial desires that can lead to criminal behavior when people cannot afford advertised goods legally.

Definition: Social Control - The mechanisms used by society to regulate behavior and maintain order.

Quote: "Marxist can be criticised for being too simplistic, unrealistic, and over excusing working-class people for committing crime."

Vocabulary: Bourgeoisie - The capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.

WILLIAM CHAMBLISS 1970s studied Seattle found that some of the most powerful people were able to get away with commifting crime to bolster t

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Definition: Differential enforcement of the law refers to how the ruling class can more easily avoid consequences for white-collar crimes compared to working-class offenders.

Highlight: Media coverage predominantly focuses on street crime while largely ignoring white-collar and corporate crimes, reflecting systemic bias.

Quote: "Marxist believe that naturally humans aren't very greedy - it is capitalism that makes us that way."

Vocabulary: Consumerism - The economic system that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

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