Biological reasons for crime

Question 1

Born Evil

Answer 1

Some would argue that individuals can naturally be
‘born evil’ and that physiologically are different from other individuals. This is the ‘nature argument. Some believe that individuals are born inherently different from others and it is in their genetics to be a criminal.
This can be applied to certain types of criminals particularly those who commit violent offences.
For example, they would argue that criminals have no choice, it is ‘nature and they have no control over it.

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

There are key patterns in criminal behaviour according to gender. Men commit far more crime than women. This may be explained through biological differences between men and women. As a result of hormone differences women tend to be less aggressive as they have lower testosterone levels.
For example, According to the latest statistics men committed 84 per cent of all crimes in Scotland in
2017