"A Masculine Occupation": Women in CRM

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Beyond Leaky Pipelines: Exploring Gender Inequalities in Archaeological Practice" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Many studies of women in the field of archaeology focus on academic institutions; however, more archaeologists are employed by the public and private sectors. In this paper, we examine the place of women holding positions in cultural resource management. By examining first-hand experiences of women in the field, we develop a picture of female archaeologists in the private and public archaeology sectors. How do intersectional identities influence women's experiences in CRM? Do promotions and prestige differ along gendered lines? And how are women expected to enact "performative informality" in their work? Drawing on personal experiences, we offer explanations and potential solutions to disparities of female representation in the field.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Beyond Leaky Pipelines: Exploring Gender Inequalities in Archaeological Practice   •
• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)

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Abstract Id(s): 37287.0