Psychological Theory
Essays

Fanon, Frantz. Black Skin White Masks. Trans. Charles Lam Markmann. New York:

The paper creates the understanding of both biological and psychological theories of crime. It provides the limitations and benefits of the stated theories of crime. The purpose of the paper is to provide a critique that explores the strengths and weaknesses of various theories that concern criminal behavior. It divides criminals into various groups.

Alcoholic parenting is responsible for the bringing up of abused children who portray inadequate tendencies in their adulthood. The abuse and violence that they experience form part of their character development process. Moreover, the feelings of low-self esteem create a sense of belonging and an inferiority complex; consequently, they indulge in crime and other vices. Alcoholism also offers a way for them to compensate for what they are not. This paper explores the issue of upbringing by an alcoholic parent with the aid of a case scenario.