Marxist paradigm aims at addressing systemic conditions of marginalization, exclusion, and social inequality in society. A Marxist approach looks at crime as the result of the conflict between the opposing classes. Karl Marx theorized that the society is divided into two evident groups; the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. Marx viewed these two groups as having incompatible economic interests. The bourgeoisie is the class in power ‘the ruling class’, essentially the exploiters of the proletariat ‘the working class’ (SOC216, Jan 12, 2017).
Marxists contend that laws are not only made by the powerful but also enforced by those in power. They argue that laws are designed to protect the possessions of the wealthy elites from the poor, who are punished if the lay their hands upon the resources of the rich. For instance, the Safe Street Act 1999 in Ontario made aggressive solicitation illegal and could result in fines. In Marxist view, squeegee kids ‘the proletariat’, were severely punished by the white collar people that worked in the offices ‘the bourgeoisie’ (SOC216, Jan 26, 2017). Nonetheless, whenever the rich commit a form of crime like embezzlement, bribery or corruption they are not so severely punish as the lower class group.
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Those who identify as ‘before the law’ view law as an impartial, neutral and value free. For example, some commenters coincide with the findings of the report and agree with the government’s stance on regulating and taxing the use of marijuana like alcohol and tobacco. Those who exhibit ‘with the law’ type of legal consciousness, look at law as a game, invented to serve their widest range of interests and values (SOC216, January 26, 2017). They are more concerned the freedom and monetary benefits the new laws may bring i.e., a billion-dollar recreational
Marxists contend that laws are not only made by the powerful but also enforced by those in power. They argue that laws are designed to protect the possessions of the wealthy elites from the poor, who are punished if the lay their hands upon the resources of the rich. For instance, the Safe Street Act 1999 in Ontario made aggressive solicitation illegal and could result in fines. In Marxist view, squeegee kids ‘the proletariat’, were severely punished by the white collar people that worked in the offices ‘the bourgeoisie’ (SOC216, Jan 26, 2017). Nonetheless, whenever the rich commit a form of crime like embezzlement, bribery or corruption they are not so severely punish as the lower class group.
A Marxian would explain the …show more content…
Those who identify as ‘before the law’ view law as an impartial, neutral and value free. For example, some commenters coincide with the findings of the report and agree with the government’s stance on regulating and taxing the use of marijuana like alcohol and tobacco. Those who exhibit ‘with the law’ type of legal consciousness, look at law as a game, invented to serve their widest range of interests and values (SOC216, January 26, 2017). They are more concerned the freedom and monetary benefits the new laws may bring i.e., a billion-dollar recreational