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Social Control Theory In Charles Jameson Neel's Psyche

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In a tragic incident that shook the community, January Marie Lapux, a vibrant transgender woman known for her charisma and advocacy, lost her life through a senseless act of violence. This disturbing event raises questions about the motivations behind the heinous crime and the enigmatic figure of Charles Jameson Neel, the perpetrator. What drove Neel to commit such brutal acts? To unravel this complex web of motivations, we turn to criminological theories for insight. On September 29, 2012, in New Westminster, the lives of January Marie Lapuz and Charles Jameson Neel collided, with tragic consequences. The circumstances leading up to the fatal encounter were fraught with tension and misunderstandings. Neel, seeking sexual favour from Lapuz, …show more content…

By employing criminological theories, such as differential association, social learning, and intersectionality, we seek to understand the complex interplay of social influences and personal motivations that may have fueled this tragic event. In the following sections, we focus on Social Control Theory to shed light on how Neel's interactions with others may have influenced his actions. This criminological perspective emphasizes the role of social bonds and socialization in shaping an individual's propensity towards deviant or criminal behaviour. Understanding the impact of Neel's social and developmental delays through this lens may provide valuable insights into the factors that contributed to this unfortunate event Social Control Theory provides valuable insights into factors that may have influenced Charles Jameson Neel's involvement in the tragic act against January Marie Lapuz. This criminological perspective emphasizes the crucial role of social bonds and the impact of socialization in shaping an individual's propensity towards deviant or criminal behaviour. We hope to obtain a better understanding of the various mechanisms that contribute to Neel's social and developmental impairments by evaluating them from the perspective of the Social Control …show more content…

As an individual with social and developmental delays, his vulnerability to adopting negative behaviours from influential figures could have played a significant role in his violent actions. The complexities of Neel's social and developmental delays may have hindered his decision-making and impulse control. He may not have possessed the mental skills to scale back his attacks and respond reasonably to protect himself. Additionally, limited access to conventional opportunities for success might have pushed him towards criminal pathways as an alternative means of meeting his needs or expressing himself. The intersectionality of other forms of oppression such as transphobia and classism may have exacerbated Neel's sentiments of alienation and animosity, thereby contributing to the fatal end of this crime. While the use of criminological theories has provided insights into the possible motivations for Neel's acts, it is critical to emphasize that this does not exonerate him of culpability for his horrible deed. Understanding the intricate interaction between social influences and personal experiences should not be used to justify criminal behaviour, but it can help in developing comprehensive preventive and intervention

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