Martha is a PhD candidate who conducts bioarchaeological research. She received her BA from CSU, Fresno and her MA at CSU, Chico. At the PhD level she hopes to address questions regarding structural violence and how said violence can be seen on the skeleton, especially of those who attempt to cross the U.S./Mexico border. Skeletal evidence and understanding of structural violence can aid in the understanding of an individual’s life course, leading to a better understanding of the circumstances leading who were exposed to this type of violence, and why they may have ultimately decided to cross such a treacherous border. Martha hopes to continue applying bioarchaeological methods to these issues in order to delve into the humanitarian aspect involved with this crisis.
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