Is Criminal Behaviour Inherited or Learned?

Criminologists and sociologists have long discussed the century to explain criminal behavior. The two main paradigms of thinking are between "natural" and "raising". Nature is a learning behavior that affects many characteristics of society whether people depart from poverty, physical abuse or neglect. Since biological positivists believe that criminal activity is inherited from a single parent, raising naturally defines the biological characteristics that may lead to individual deviation or criminal behavior.

According to Gibbons (1968), genetics suggests that the genetic trait is inherently specific, ie, one inherits green eyes and blond hair. However, criminal activity is not concrete, it encompasses various criminal acts ranging from petty theft to mass murder. In addition, although many criminals are involved in a series of these activities, they are not necessarily certain types of crimes. Therefore, how does genetic theory explain this change? We can assert that criminals have inherited the general tendency to violate the law. However, criminals do not violate all laws, but comply with most laws. It is difficult to prove the inheritance mechanism of viable criminals (Eysenck, 1977). Diseases such as cystic fibrosis are diseases caused completely by genetic causes. The reason is understood and understood, and the existence of disease can be accurately judged. With this in mind, what kind of structure can be considered to constitute the fundamental cause of crime?

Research suggests that certain genetic traits may lead to antisocial or criminal behavior, but there was discussion about the role of genetics in human behavior. In particular, there are several evidence of genetic association with chronic crime, especially property crime. In contrast, there is relatively little evidence of genetic association with violent crime. Evidence of risks and protective factors associated with specific genes is also relatively limited, but is increasing. For example, a genotype imparting low levels of monoamine oxidase may cause an individual to become vulnerable or vulnerable to antisocial behavior. However, this correlation exists only when an individual with that gene is abused in childhood.