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    Unit 6-Reading 1: Born criminal?

    What is
    1. Mind- Map The theorists of new field “criminology”
    criminology?

    Criminal tendencies are directly associated with


    A biological physical attributes.
    predisposition
    toward criminality?
    Three broad types—ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph

    Society’s influence
    Born on self-identity and Branding someone a criminal often inspires further deviant
    criminal? behavior behavior

    Paternal influence on Criminal fathers are more likely to spawn criminal offspring.
    criminal tendency

    The correlation The studies on the association between criminal


    between intellect behavior and intelligence.
    and crime

    Siblings, genetics, Twins raised in different environments have similar


    and upbringing personalities.

    Nature or nurture? Genetics and upbringing play roles in developing


    criminal tendencies
    2. Summary (around 130 words)

    The text “Born criminal?” explores the evolution of criminological theories, focusing on whether criminal behavior is innate
    or acquired. Cesare Lombroso, a pioneering figure in criminology, theorized that criminality is an inherited trait, identifiable
    through physical characteristics. William Sheldon later proposed a classification system linking body types to criminal
    tendencies, but these theories lack empirical support. Labeling theory, developed by sociologists Edwin M. Lemert and
    Howard Becker, suggests societal labels influence individuals' behavior, potentially leading to criminality. Studies on
    criminal tendencies in families and intelligence's correlation with crime reveal mixed results, with no definitive conclusion
    on whether criminal behavior is genetically determined or environmentally influenced. The text concludes that both genetics
    and upbringing play roles in developing criminal tendencies, stressing the importance of a nurturing environment to prevent
    criminal behavior.
    The reading refers to two arguments about the explosion of population in the world. According to ecologist Dr.
    Alexander J. Rice, there are five profound impacts that overpopulation may cause these days. The first problem is the
    supply of water. Without clean drinking water, there will be an exponential increase in the incidence of diseases and
    influence on the manufacturing agriculture and industries. The second critical issue is land which is resulted from current
    agricultural practices, deforestation and mining. Overpopulation is also likely to lead to exorbitant prices of energy due to
    the demand for vehicles, food, heating and manufactured goods. And the last one is the concern about free and equal
    education for all of us to raise the awareness of overpopulation. Against this opinion, environmentalist Marilyn Cratchley
    indicates that overpopulation is a myth with five invocations. That is the lower population growth and fertility rate, the
    sufficient food grown and fresh water to satisfy demand. The author argues that decrease or balance in population is a
    dire threat because our current imbalanced, unsustainable consumption. In conclusion, education is a key to handle
    overconsumption if more people comprehend the consequences of their materialism in the future.

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