Criminal Behavior: Social And Sociological Theories

Moving forward there are many sociological and psychological constructs, and theories I have learned that could form a new insight on the phenomena I discussed, but I think the strongest one and best fit would be the Biosocial Theory. Biosocial Theory is an approach which studies the biological and social background of human behavior. It explores how the biological aspects of nervous, biochemical, and genetic function can be influenced by social factors and how, in turn, the social environment can affect the expression of these functions. Thus, there is a reciprocal relationship which can be described as biosocial (Nugent, 2013). Based on the Biosocial Theory women who are not obtaining the proper treatment, programs, and assistance they need to take care of themselves can cause personality
In the event that, all these aspects approach to help study a human’s behavior and behavioral outcomes (Beaver, Barnes, Boutwell, 2015). In other words, genetics mixed with a person’s current environment are the causes of criminal behavior and influences criminality, In my paper, a correlation could have been made between Biosocial Theory and the involvement of women’s deviant behavior such as, fights, hypersexuality, suicidal attempts, and misconduct due to them not receiving the proper treatment and assistance for their health. To illustrate, women who are pregnant while incarcerated need special attention for dietary, exercise, clothing, medication, and medical care needs. Moreover, women may face complications in reference to them not getting enough rest, nutrition and food, and antenatal and postnatal care not being seen as medical priorities by prison