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Assess the usefulness of Marxist approaches to an understanding of crime and deviance in contemporary society


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Assess the usefulness of Marxist approaches to an understanding of crime and deviance in contemporary society

... Assess the usefulness of Marxist approaches to an understanding of crime and deviance in contemporary society Marxist criminologists argue that the state passes laws which support ruling-class interests, and maintain its control and power over the subject class. They put forward the view that laws do not reflect value consensus, but instead reflect the values of ruling class ideology. Therefore, laws work towards false class consciousness, as laws only benefit the ruling minority. Many Marxists also argue that there are a vast number of laws protecting property, and Snider (1993) argued the state is often reluctant to pass laws which might threaten profitability. She also argued capitalist states often pour large amounts of money into attracting business; for example offering new investors tax concessions and grants. The state may also be reluctant to pass or enforce laws against pollution and worker health and safety, as it may affect profit. Lauren Snider

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