Atavistic Form

Question 1

What did Lombroso suggest offenders were

Answer 1

1. Biologically different sub-species

2. Lacked evolutionary development meaning they could not adjust to demands of civilised society so turn to crime

Question 2

Describe the atavistic form

Answer 2

1. Physiological markers linked to particular crimes
2. Sloping brown, dark skin and any extra body parts like 11 toes
3. Murders had bloodshot eyes and curly hair
4. Sexual deviants glinting eyes and big lips
5. Also things like tattoos and unemployment

Question 3

Lombrosos research

Answer 3

1. Examined facial and cranial features of 100s of criminals
2. Number of characteristics associated with criminality
3. Examined skulls of almost 4000 criminals
4. 40% criminal acts not accounted for by atavistic characteristics but by people with atavistic characteristics