THE LINK OF GENETICS AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

 In this essay the link between criminal behavior and genetics will be discussed. Also in this paper the discussion on how crime, twin studies, adoption studies, and testosterone studies are linked to genetics will be discussed. This essay will show some of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence that is linked to genetics and crime. I will also be giving my feelings on whether or not I agree with police departments using these findings, or if they should dismiss such findings.

The link between genetics and crimes is a very contentious topic when it comes to the study of criminology behaviors, where the primary focus is on environment and social factors that cause or influence felonious behaviors. The causes of criminal behavior have been in debate for some time now and today still there are many more questions than answers. The research shows that genetics is answerable for about 50% of criminal behavior and the rest shows environment explains for the rest. Experts claim that receiving a particular gene doesn’t necessarily influence someone to a life of crime