CRM 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Anti-Social Behaviour, Mens Rea, Killing Of Tim Mclean
11 Mar 2016
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Assumes distinction between normal and deviant based on scientifically measurable factors outside the immediate control of the individual. Behaviour is the reflection of biological, genetic psychological factors. Individuals are prone to crime based on biological traits. Born criminals based on their genetic make-up. Break from classical theory: crime is individual choice and free will. The biological concept that fitness is defined by genes and reproduction. Some specifies: white men are superior to other races and sexes. E. g. blacks and females are degenerates and inferior to white men. Racialized criminals: reversion of earlier evolutionary stages of the apes. Females not able to be criminals: lack genetic make-up, rational thought. Belief that criminal behaviour is determined by nature. Genetic make-up: sex, skin colour, bone and hair structure. Criminals are born (heredity of physical traits and insanity) Criminals can distinguished from non-criminals by physical anomalies.
