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Published: 20.11.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Can Genetics Cause Crime', 1.
  • Essays 'Can Genetics Cause Crime', 2.
Extract

Are genetic factors more likely to make one person
perform violent acts? Many doctors and researchers in the
field of genetics have searched for a answer to this
question.
During 1989-93 one such researcher named Dr. Sullivan found
some interesting points about genetics and crime.
Sullivan while working for the Bush administration's
secretary of health and human services during 1989-1993 was
appalled by the epidemic of violent crimes he saw taking
place in American cities. According to Dr. Sullivan,
" more than 26,000 Americans were murdered,
and six million violent crimes were committed
with young men and minorities falling victim
most frequently".

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