Title | Multiple birth rates and racial type: a research note regarding r/K theory |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2000 |
Authors | Akins, S, Griffin, R |
Journal | Deviant Behavior |
Volume | 21 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 15 - 22 |
Date Published | 2000/// |
ISBN Number | 0163-9625 |
Abstract | Recent work in the sociobiological study of deviance has suggested a link between r-selection traits, such as probabilities of multiple births, racial type, and criminality. This theory, however, failed to present any supporting evidence regarding the multiple birth-crime relationship. This paper tests a hypothesis derived from r/K theorization, that twinning rates will correspond to differential crime rates by racial type. Further, a number of additional variables are discussed that may prove suitable for future study. |