This paper is to review the fundamental aspects surrounding Trait Theories and Social Structure Theories in order to discuss the great debate of ″nature versus nurture.″ Where it is universally agreed that no one theory can fully explain all crime, there have been numerous theories put forth to explain certain crimes. Brain Cesare Lombroso, viewed as the ″Father of Criminology″ attempted to categorize individuals as he did detailed analysis of criminals. His idea of ″born criminal″ (biological determinism), is no longer taken seriously however his influence is shown even today in modern biosocial theory which reflects the assumed link between physical and social traits and their influence on behavior. After reviewing http://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article＝1128&context＝jclc (Links to an external site.) as well as reading over chapters 5 & 6, this assignment is to select one of two current cases that have been in the news and attempt to explain the criminal behavior using the theories. First you need to select which case you wish to explore in more depth and then you need to select at least 2 theories from each chapter and write a convincing explanation of the crime and criminal behavior of the accused for each theory. The paper should be 4-6 pages in length. Do you think that the individual is a ″born criminal?′ Make sure you are detailed in your desсrіption on the criminal and crimes. Were the crimes premeditated? Do it matter who the victims were? Why or why not? You need to select from the following cases: 1. The first case is the case of Cosmo Dinardo https://www.phillymag.com/news/2020/02/25/cosmo-dinardo/ (Links to an external site.) 2. The second case is Cyntoia Brown https://www.npr.org/2019/08/07/749025458/cyntoia-brown-released-after-15-years-in-prison-for-murder (Links to an external site.)
