Public whipping, mutilation banishment were some of the most prevalent methods of punishment during this time period, most of which would be considered inhumane violation of human rights in the 21st century. ... I personally thought that the methods of punishments incorporated were very unreasonable and inhumane, and it was interesting how their sole purpose of punishment was to retribute rather than to deter or rehabilitate. Overall, I believe these kind of barbaric treatments of criminals have no place in any decent society. ... Rather, criminals should be classified and individualized so t...

• Word Count: 1029
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The classical school is very different than the thinking demonstrated from the positivist approach to crime. Free will, individual decision making, and the benefit of society to the individual are the bases of classical criminology. Classical school deals with the crime using punishments and deterre...

• Word Count: 991
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate