PPT-Biosocial and Trait Theories of Crime

Part II The Impact of Cesare Lombroso Lombrosos perspective was the dominant theory in the early 1900s Argued criminals were less evolved than noncriminals Throwbacks to our ancestors However this perspective and other biological theories were soon discredited and abandoned. The “Discovery” of White-Collar Crime. Today, people are well aware of white-collar crime, and judges are willing to impose harsh sentences on white-collar criminals. However, this has not always been the case. Developmental Theories. Human personality and behavioral patterns emerge through a developmental process that unfolds from birth onward. What occurs early in life may shape what occurs later in life. Theories of Personality. Psychological Testing. What do you know?. What do we mean by Personality?. Consistent, enduring, unique characteristics. What constitutes Individuality?. Differences in the way people think, feel and act. Why does biology matter to social scientists?. Social experiences get biologically embedded. Blood analytes and biomarkers. Brain and Central Nervous System. Genome (e.g. epigenetics, gene expression, telomere length). Explain the role of genes in Sex and gender development using a diagram and pictures. Sex. Chromosomes and Sex development. If the female’s egg is to develop into a female, the father’s sperm will contribute an X chromosome . . . MIAN ALI HAIDER. L.L.B., L.L.M(. Cum Laude. ) (UK). . It is criminal to steal a purse,. It is daring to steal a fortune.. It is a mark of greatness to steal a . crown.. The . blame diminishes as the guilt increases.. What is crime? Who are criminals?. The Sand Brothers. Robert (b. 1978) and Danny Sand (b. 1980). Albertan family. Father (Dennis), Mother (Elaine). Father spent time in jail when he was young- after became a productive law abiding citizen (runs a business, member of community groups etc…). CLN4U – Mr. MacDonald. Nature vs Nurture. Theories of criminology generally fall into one of two categories. Biological Theories. Criminal are “born”. Sociological Theories. Criminals are “made”. ABNORMAL HUMAN TRAITS . as opposed. to Choice or . S. ocial . S. tructure theory.. Trait Theory. Trait Theory is divided into 2 sections.. 1. Stresses BIOLOGICAL makeup.. 2. Stresses PSYCHOLOGICAL functioning.. Critical Theories in Context. In 1950-1960s = strain. Policy = provide opportunity to those who lack means for achieving legitimate success.. Turmoil of 1960s .  criminologists become more skeptical . Lilly, Cullen, Ball, Criminological Theory Sixth Edition. ©2015 SAGE Publications. Criminological Theory. Introduction. These theories are concerned with crime and not with criminality and what is occurring . 1. . A Historic Overview of Criminology. 2. The Origin of Criminal Laws. 3. The Extent of and Trends in Crime. 4. The Types of Criminal Offenders. 5. The Socio-demographic Characteristics of Criminal Offenders. Conflicts about wildlife are usually portrayed and understood as resulting from the negative impacts of wildlife on human livelihoods or property. However, a greater depth of analysis reveals that many instances of human-wildlife conflict are often better understood as people-people conflict, wherein there is a clash of values between different human groups. Understanding Conflicts About Wildlife unites academics and practitioners from across the globe to develop a holistic view of these interactions. It considers the political and social dimensions of \'human-wildlife conflicts\' alongside effective methodological approaches, and will be of value to academics, conservationists and policy makers. Peter van . Bodegom. Department of Systems Ecology. VU University Amsterdam. The Netherlands. Traits vary considerably within and between communities. Kattge. et al. 2011 GCB. Traits also tend to respond to climate manipulations.