Lombroso's theory

• Who is Cesare Lombroso?

  An Italian doctor and criminologist
• When was Cesare Lombroso born?

  1835
• What is the title of Lombroso's most important work?

  The Criminal Man
• What theory did Lombroso develop?

  Criminal anthropology
• What does Lombroso's theory suggest about offenders?

  They have physical differences from non-offenders
• What term did Lombroso use for physical abnormalities in criminals?

  Atavistic characteristics
• What does the term 'atavistic' refer to in Lombroso's theory?

  Throwbacks to earlier human evolution
• How did Lombroso view offenders in relation to human evolution?

  As products of an earlier evolutionary stage
• What did Lombroso associate with the idea of degeneration?

  Physical and mental characteristics of primitive humans
• What types of studies did Lombroso conduct?

  Detailed studies of offenders' bodies
• What measurements did Lombroso take in his research?

  Height, weight, arm span, and eye color
• What did Lombroso believe about the physical characteristics of offenders?

  They distinguished born offenders from non-offenders
• How did Lombroso's views evolve over time?

  He included social factors like poverty and alcohol
• What psychological traits did Lombroso associate with offenders?

  Lack of remorse, cynicism, and impulsivity
• Why is Lombroso called the father of modern criminology?

  He founded the positivist school of criminology
• What did the positivist school focus on?

  Measurements to find evidence of criminal behavior
• What was Lombroso's stance on free will?

  He disagreed with the concept
• How did Lombroso's ideas fit into the historical context of his time?

  They aligned with Darwin's evolutionary theory
• What criticisms did Lombroso face regarding his findings?

  He did not interpret them correctly
• What is the current view on Lombroso's theories of atavism?

  They are widely considered biased and flawed
• What recent trends in criminology relate to Lombroso's work?

  Increased interest in biological causes of crime
• What are the key components of Lombroso's theory of criminal anthropology?

  • Physical differences between offenders and non-offenders
  • Atavistic characteristics linked to earlier human evolution
  • Degeneration associated with primitive human traits
  • Influence of social factors like poverty and alcohol
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Lombroso's research methods?

  Strengths:

  • Detailed measurements of physical characteristics
  • Direct study of offenders and their bodies

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Lack of critical examination of findings
  • Overemphasis on biological factors
  • Ignoring psychological and social influences