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*Reflecting on the Role of Women in Archaeology*



Abstract:

The role of women in archaeology has certainly varied throughout the years.
Women have founded and pioneered major avenues of archaeological research
and methodology, been relegated to the lab and discouraged from fieldwork
due to both sexism and traditional gender roles, and mentored the next
generation of archaeologists.  This symposium aims to not only reflect on
the varied experiences of women in archaeology but also on the experiences
of those who have benefited from their knowledge and experiences.  Questions
to address include: In what ways have changing gender norms affected views
of women in archaeology?; Has a shift occurred in the recognition of sexism
within archaeology?; How have perceptions and/or observations of problems in
the discipline changed?; Are there differences in the experiences and
perceptions of women between CRM, government, and academia?; In what ways
(if any) does mentorship of male students by female professors differ?



If you are interested in participating, or have questions, please send
abstracts to Maria Raviele at [log in to unmask] or Kathleen Sterling at
[log in to unmask] by September 6th, 2011.