Nuestras Voces: Representation and Visibility of Latinx Women Archaeologists in the United States

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

In recent years, there has been an increase in social justice movements, from Black Lives Matter to #metoo. As Maria Franklin and colleagues have stated, when these movements took center stage in our nation, they forced us to reflect on our very discipline and the inequalities present within, which in turn has led to several collaborations and research with marginalized communities. While important recent research has centered on the experiences of African American archaeologists, there is a lack of studies focusing on Latinx archaeologists, particularly women. People of color have all faced difficulties, but there are some experiences unique to particular groups. Such experiences shape the way we interpret and practice archaeology, thus contributing new perspectives and ways of thinking. Through interviews and surveys, this research project will bring attention to the experiences of Latinx women archaeologists based in the United States. Drawing from Black Feminist Theory, Gender Archaeology, and Critical Race Theory, this study will add to our collective understanding of the intersectionality of race and gender, how these experiences have shaped the way such scholars practice archaeology, the barriers still in place for Latinx women, and what we can do to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• SAA 2023: Individual Abstracts   •
• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)

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Abstract Id(s): 36905.0