History of Badass Women in Archaeology - Episode 20

On Today's episode, the hosts talk about the history of women in archaeology, influential figures, and their all-time favorite barrier breaking women of the field.

LINKS:

• http://discovermagazine.com/2002/nov/feat50
• http://digventures.com/2015/03/pioneering-women-in-archaeology/
• http://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/zelia-nuttall
• http://trowelblazers.com/
• https://archyfantasies.com/women-in-archaeology/
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553654331/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EXIO4BLL6AEJ
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553654331/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EXIO4BLL6AEJ

CONTACT:

Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
Women In Archaeology Blog

 

Horror Stories and How We Survived - Episode 19

On this episode we're sharing the types of horror stories that can happen in the lab or field and how we survived each situation. We also share fun shark facts for no other reason than the fact that sharks are interesting.

Contact:

Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
Women In Archaeology Blog
 

Feminist Archaeology - Episode 18

This episode the panel discusses Feminist Archaeology. What is it? How does it affect the field of archaeology, and how can it be used to improve archaeology?

LINKS:

• Boutin, AT. 2016.  “Exploring the social constructions of disability: An application of bioarchaeology of personhood model to a pathological skeleton from ancient Bahrain.”  IJP 12:17-28
• Conkey, M. and Spector, J. 1984. “Archaeology and the Study of Gender.” Advances in Archaeological Method and Theory. 7: 1-38
• Gero, J and Conkey, M.  1991. Engendering archaeology: women and prehistory. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
• Hodgson, D. 2016. The Gender, Culture, and Power Reader.  New York: Oxford University Press. 
• Introduction to “Binary Binds”: Deconstructing Sex and Gender Dichotomies in Archaeological Practice.
• Lara Ghisleni, Alexis M. Jordan, Emily Fioccoprile
• Feminist Theorizing of Patriarchal Colonialism, Power Dynamics, and Social Agency Materialized in Colonial Institutions. by Suzanne M. Spencer-Wood
• Black Feminist Archaeology by Whitney Battle-Baptiste
• The Invisible Sex: Uncovering the True Roles of Women in Prehistory by J. M. Adovasio, Olga Soffer, Jake Page
• Go Dig a Hole, Episode 16 – Queer Archaeology (featuring Chelsea Blackmore and Megan Springate)

Contact:

Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
Women In Archaeology Blog

Field Schools - Episode 17

On this episode, we discuss what field school is all about, why it is important, and advice on how to have the best experience as possible. We also discuss current field school offerings and scholarship opportunities.

LINKS:

• Field School Listings on Archaeology Fieldwork
• AIA Field School Grants
• CAA Woman in Archaeology Scholarship
• ASUFS Program
• NSF Funding Programs

Contact:

Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
Women In Archaeology Blog

Trump vs. Cultural Heritage - Episode 16

On this episode of the Women in Archaeology Podcast, we discuss our growing concerns over the future of archaeology in the Trump Administration. We provide insight on the ACRA webinar, whether or not Trump even appears to care about heritage and/or cultural resources, and the cultural resource management laws that are under potential threat. And of course, a call to action by all archaeologists and concerned citizens.

LINKS:

• "In Renovation of Golf Club, Trump Also Dressed up History" 
• HuffPo post on Historic Presidential Election
• SHA Post on  Presidential Election
• Archaeology in Trump's America
• Archaeology in the Times of Trump
• DAPL and the Senate Committee of Indian Affairs
• List of US Elected Officials
• ACRA Webinar
• "Hoeven, Udall Elected Chairman, Vice Chairman of Senate Indian Affairs Committee"

Contact

• Chelsi Slotten on twitter @osteoarchaeo
• Show email womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
• Women In Archaeology Facebook Group
• Women In Archaeology Blog