Criminological theories that apply to Robert Pickton
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Considering Robert Picktons' victims were all from the downtown eastside of Vancouver, what theories best describe this serial killer. I feel that for him to commit such repeated acts of violence, to a particular type of women, for one, the neutralization theory played large role in this but what about the fact that they are prostitutes/drug users; does this tie into feminism or social conflict?
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Considering Robert Picktons' victims were all from the downtown eastside of Vancouver, what theories best describe this serial killer. I feel that for him to commit such repeated acts of violence, to a particular type of women, for one, the neutralization theory played large role in this but what about the fact that they are prostitutes/drug users; does this tie into feminism or social conflict?
The case of Robert Pickton is very well documented. The following sites can educate a new reader of this event.
http://www.suite101.com/content/robert-pickton-a118137
http://karisable.com/skazpicton.htm
I agree that the theory of neutralization played a key role in the behavior of Robert Pickton. Three specific aspects of the theory of neutralization fit Pickton's profile. The first is Denial of the Victim. Pickton chose primarily Native American women who were prostitutes. All of his victims were prostitutes and drug addicts from the lowest levels of ...
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