Asked by dylan lucero on Apr 24, 2024

Cesare Lombroso's criminal man is an example of which perspective?

A) Rational choice
B) Biological determinism
C) Illegitimate opportunity
D) Differential association

Cesare Lombroso

An Italian criminologist of the late 19th century who is often considered the father of criminology; he proposed that criminals could be identified by physical characteristics.

Biological Determinism

The belief that biological factors such as genetics profoundly dictate human behavior and societal roles.

  • Comprehend the various viewpoints and theories within criminology, such as symbolic interactionism, labeling theory, critical race theory, and feminism, as they relate to crime.