Emma Podvorec is a senior at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where she is pursuing triple majors in Criminology, Psychology, and Anthropology. Her academic interests center on understanding how psychopathology influences individual behavior, particularly in the context of crime and criminology. She is passionate about using psychology and anthropology to explore "deviant" behaviors and combat mental health stigma. Through her writing, Emma aims to shed light on the complexity of human behavior and the intersectionality of culture, identity, health, and social justice.
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