CRM 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Multiracial, Terra Nullius, Mens Rea
26 Feb 2016
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Biological positivism developed alongside classical theory at the same time (18th and 19th century) Crime not a sin, but could be scientifically explained. Assumes a distinction between normal and deviant 2 binaries, no middle ground. Deviance could be measured using physical factors. Theory created by white middle class men, so that"s what they felt was most normal . Black people were closer to ape, genetically ore prone to crime. Insane criminals people with mental issues were born criminals, not external factors (ex ptsd) were considered. Women aren"t able to be criminals because they lack the rational thought to carry it out. Seeking scientific reinforcement to justify racisim and sexisim. Used physical traits as sites of study (mentally ill, blacks, women) The system becomes purely punitive, wharehouse them for testing or kill them. White male aggression was seen as asserting dominance, not criminal act. Mexicans are rapists and drug dealers, trump.
