Atavistic form

• Who created the atavistic form?

  Lombroso
• What does Lombroso claim criminals are?

  "genetic throwbacks"
• What features do criminals have?

  • Strong jaw
  • High cheekbones
  • Extra toes, nipples or fingers
• What features do murderers have?

  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Curly hair
  • Long ears
• What features do sexual deviants have?

  • Glinting eyes
  • Fleshy lips
• What are non-physical traits of criminals?

  • Unemployment
  • Tattoos
  • Criminal slang
• Who did Lombroso study to create the atavistic form?

  3839 living Italian criminals

  383 dead criminals
• What percentage of criminals had atavistic features?

  40%
• Eugenics

  Genetically unfit people should be prevented from breeding
• Scientific rigour

  Environmental factors can impact facial structure