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Biological - Daly & Wilson Flashcards

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Opportunistic, analysis of murder cases, Detroit USA

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Examine gender and age patterns in violent crimes and look at reason given for murder

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Cross sectional design

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Reviewed criminal records of murders in Detroit, analysing age and gender of murderer and victim

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Murderers = men - competition for status

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More intense competition between males = more risky tactics undertaken (e.g. Murder)

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Gender

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