SOC 1500 Chapter Notes -Cesare Lombroso, Atavism, Differential Association
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Atavist (atavism) - used by cesare lombroso to suggest criminals are physiological throwbacks to earlier stages of human evolution. Endomorph- body type which is soft and round, or overweight. Ectomorph- body type which is thin and fragile, with long, slender, poorly muscled extremities, and delicate bones. Anomie- social conditions leading to a feeling of personal loss and dissolution, meaning a loss of the sense of belonging. Innovative adaptation- is the second form of adaption, which happens when approved goal achievement combines with lack of opportunity to participate fully in socially acceptable ways in order to succeed. This is experienced by lower class individuals who have been socialized to want traditional success items such as expensive cars, mansions, money, etc. These individuals don"t actually have don"t have access to getting them, and can be so deprived that crime can be expected.