Utilizing Older Collections - Episode 32

The Women of Archaeology are all professional archaeologists giving their opinions and insights into issues that affect not only women but most professionals in professional archaeology. On today's episode, the hosts will discuss the value of using older collections. Topics include some of the unique challenges posed when working with older collections, the importance of reanalyzing collections, the ethical issues of having collections that aren't used, and our personal stories to laugh at and learn from.

Contact

• Women in Archaeology on Twitter (@womenarchys)
• Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
• Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
• Kirsten Lopez on Twitter (@archyfem)
• Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com

'Gender' Artifacts - Episode 29

On this episodes, the hosts discuss why we view some artifacts as being intrinsically gendered. Specifically looking at why weapons are male and sewing implements are female and how our modern biases affect our views of the past. 

Links

• http://pagepaige.blogspot.com/2013/02/feminist-theory-in-archaeology-search.html
• http://sciencenordic.com/don%E2%80%99t-underestimate-viking-women
• https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/may/14/early-men-women-equal-scientists

Contacts

• Women in Archaeology on Twitter (@womenarchys)
• Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
• Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
• Kirsten Lopez on Twitter (@archyfem)
• Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
• https://womeninarchaeology.wordpress.com/