The dynamism of the human nature corresponds to the different behaviors that come are persistent throughout the human life. It is depicted in how people react, interact, and behave in association to the apparent conditions in a worldwide scale. In exhibiting itself, the human nature cultivates different tendencies for many diverse behaviors. A given way of life of a given individual is interconnected to the biological nature or rather a composition of that particular person. Each culture has some biological force driving it to express itself in a given person.
However, it should be noted that culture is something that one can either choose to live by or not to whereas on the other end individuals have no option in determining their respective biological inheritance. According to Traulsen (Traulsen et. al 2009), genetic evolution (biological) and cultural evolution influences one’s ultimate behavior as expressed. Both cultural and biological evolutions are unending. As such, acquisition of certain traits and culture along one’s life is almost inevitable.
The existence of the human nature is such that there are certain cultural traits infused in an individual throughout his or her life that is somehow influenced by the genetical (biological) composition of that particular individual(Traulsen et.al 2009). Biosociology underscores the notion that human character or behavior takes the pattern observed in the primate life. In terms of evolution, culture has surpassed biology in the expression of human behavior despite their close relatedness.
Ways criminal is made and born
Developed in 1859 by Charles Darwin, the nature theory acknowledges and appreciates that most of the human behaviors being expressed are genetically inherited (Lorenzen2001). In regards to criminality, the nature theory attributes such behavior to gene expression. According to Charles Darwin, born criminals are as a result of inheriting the particular gene of committing crime from their biological lineage. By having crime-associated genes in one’s lineage, a person is likely to be born a criminal (Lorenzen 2001).
On the other hand, the nurture theory suggests that human behavior is influenced by conditioning. According to Lorenzen (2001), the human behavior is predisposed by particular environmental stimuli. As such, past negative experiences of an individual culminate in the person getting involved in criminal activities. Parental drug abuse, neglect, and child abuse are among experiences that could drive one in becoming a criminal later on in life. The socio-economic status of an individual may also drive one into becoming a criminal.
How society can prevent criminality
In preventing criminality, the society needs to analyze the social trends and the groups that are associated with crime. Past childhood experiences and individuals’ socio-economic status are largely attributed to criminality. From previous studies and statistics, lower socio-economic areas are linked to increased criminality. To prevent crime, the society needs to offer social and moral support to the juveniles from such areas. Such values as teamwork, respect, and tolerance for each other should be instilled in these young ones.
How living in poverty shapes one’s human nature
Poverty drives one into living a life that best meets his or her needs (McGee et.al 2011). In the struggle of meeting one’s life demands, an individual might end up adopting a mode of life that befits him or her. In the course of making ends meet, a poor man or woman will indulge in activities that seem contrary to the society’s desires.
References
Lorenzen, E. (2001). Issues in Socio-biology: The Nature vs Nurture Debate. N.p. [Lorenzen] 68(6), 44-48.
McGee. T., Wickes., R, Corcoran, J., William, B., & Najman, J. (2011). Antisocial behaviour: An Examination of Individual, Family, and Neighbourhood Factors. Australian Institute of Criminology. 410, 21-56.
Traulsen, A., Hauert, C., Brandt, H., Nowak, M., and Sigmund, K. (2009). Exploration dynamics in evolutionary games. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1-67.
