evolutionary criminology

Evolutionary criminology explores how human behaviors related to crime may have developed through biological and evolutionary processes. It suggests that some tendencies toward criminal behavior could be linked to traits that historically offered survival or reproductive advantages, such as risk-taking or aggression. These traits, shaped over generations, might still influence individuals today. The approach combines insights from biology, psychology, and anthropology to understand why certain behaviors emerge, emphasizing that criminal tendencies are part of a complex interplay between our evolutionary past and current social environments.