Early biological theories of criminality focused on physical attributes and appearance. In particular, criminality was associated with abnormality or defectiveness, the assumption being that it was those that were somehow biologically inferior who were most likely to become involved in deviant activities.

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Early biological theories of criminality did focus on physical attributes and appearance and associated criminality with abnormality or defectiveness, assuming that those who were biologically inferior were more likely to become involved in deviant activities.

Early Biological Theories of Criminality Focused on Physical Attributes and Appearance