CRIM 2650 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Social Defence, Blood Sugar, Eugenics
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Some of the biological traits he identified might not be hereditary poor nutrition, healthcare. Biochemical conditions can be genetically inherited, but also received through every day factors. The twinkie defence: connection between violent behaviour and a diet high in sugar and carbohydrates. Hypoglycemia is an underlying condition that occurs when levels of blood sugar fall below the levels required for normal and efficient brain function. The brain is sensitive to blood sugar; when it is deprived of sugar it has no fuel, therefore you are more likely to engage in outbursts of violent behaviour. It has been found that inmates have lower levels of blood sugar than the general population. Certain offender profiles should be linked to harsher, or more lenient punishments. Non dangerous criminal types include young people, women, seniors, and occasional criminals of punishments. He further recommended permanent segregation for born criminals. Mentally disordered individuals have indeterminate sentences in the case of hospitalization.
