Biological Positivism it’s in our Genes
Positivism is a type of research method, looking at biological factors which could attempt to root criminality physiologically, labelling criminals through their body and genes. This theory is the opposite of most criminological theory. It is the concept that individuals have little control over there actions as they are biologically propelled towards crime. Criminality was believed to be biologically determined, criminals were born not made. Biological criminology puts forward the idea that those who break the law, are scientifically different. […]