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2. Theories of crime Flashcards

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What did Lombroso suggest about the cause of criminality?

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Particular features of appearance are related to crime

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What did Lombroso suggest about female offenders?

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More ruthless/wicked, smaller, more wrinkled, lustful feelings

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Biochemical conditions

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E.g. linked to poor diet or hormone imbalance.
Males - testosterone
Predisposed to criminality
What is responsible, offender or hormones?

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