Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
The capitalist class that owns the means of production.
In Marxist theory, the bourgeoisie holds economic and political power, exploiting the labor of the proletariat. In criminology, this class is often shielded from punishment, particularly in cases of corporate crime.
A foundational concept in Marxist criminology and sociology of inequality.
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