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Running Head : CRIMINOLOGY

Week 2 : Biological , Biosocial , and Classical Theories of Crime

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Week 2 : Biological , Biosocial , and Classical Theories of Crime

In criminology there are Biological /Biosocial and Classical theories of crime which have been existence since 1700 . The main concepts of these theories are based on concepts that relate to economics , government and social groups . A major concern in this paper is to address matters relating to whether the use of biological or biosocial concepts has value in contrast to classical

theory . Difference between the theories also is a major consideration with an attempt of comparing current control practices as per provisions of each theory . The founding fathers heavily considered economic theories of John Locke and classical theories relating to government and social groups . The provisions of classical school of thought majorly addressed matters of crime , legal redress and law making process

Prior to establishment of classical and biosocial theories , the judicial systems and law making process were tied to religious structure Enforcement of laws basically dealt with interpretation which related to the ruling class . The law was used as a political tool that dealt with individuals who were against teachings of church . The classical theory basically focuses on individual and choice whereby each individual is deemed to make decisions based on benefit and cost . The Classical theory also tries to explain human behavior in terms of minimization of suffering and maximization on pleasure (Denno , 1994 . It establishes the existence of natural rights justified...