Steve Martii is a doctoral candidate whose research delves into the intricate connection between identity and voluntary contributions to the war effort across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. His work critically examines how individuals' sense of self influences their willingness to engage in collective national endeavors during times of conflict. Martii's scholarly pursuit offers significant insights into the psychological and social dynamics that drive civic participation, particularly within the context of wartime commitments.
For Home and Empire compares home-front mobilization during the First World War in three British dominions, using a settler colonial framework to show that voluntary efforts strengthened communal bonds while reinforcing class, race, and gender boundaries.