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Explore key criminology theories and their implications on crime and deviance. This comprehensive summary covers biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives, including labelling theory, right realism, and the impact of social campaigns on policy development. Ideal for A-Level criminology students seeking to understand the complexities of criminal behaviour and the factors influencing crime prevention strategies.

Criminology Theories Overview

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Explore the key biological theories of criminality, including the impact of genetics, brain abnormalities, and physiological traits. This summary covers significant studies such as Lombroso's physical characteristics of criminals, Raine's PET scan findings, and twin and adoption studies that reveal the interplay of nature and nurture in criminal behavior. Ideal for students studying criminology and psychology.

Biological Roots of Criminality

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Unit 2 - Biological Theories of Criminality 

Wjec level 3 qualification.   Unit 2: criminological theories. Just some summarised notes of everything I learnt from this topic

Explore key criminological theories including Marxism, Strain Theory, Labelling Theory, and Realism. This summary covers the impact of social structures on crime, the role of individual behavior, and the implications for crime policy and prevention. Ideal for WJEC Level 3 students studying criminology, this resource provides concise insights into the complexities of crime and deviance.

Criminological Theories Overview

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Explore key biological theories of criminality, including Lombroso's atavistic form, Sheldon’s somatotypes, and the implications of adoption and twin studies. This evaluation highlights the nature-nurture debate and the role of genetics in criminal behavior, providing a comprehensive overview for students studying criminology.

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