The History and Future of COSWA

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Gender in Archaeology over the Last 30+ Years" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

The Committee on the Status of Women in Archaeology (COSWA) was formed to “understand the current status of women in the profession through the gathering of data and to improve the position of women in archaeology” (SAA.org). Influences from gender and feminist theory over the years have informed the work COSWA does to address barriers faced by women in the discipline. As the Society for American Archaeology strives to become more diverse and inclusive, COSWA is also working to expand our scope to identify and address barriers faced by people across the gender spectrum in archaeology. This paper will review the scholarly influences that inform our understanding of and approach to gendered issues in the discipline. We will also review current initiatives, future plans, and how to get involved with COSWA to participate in and/or contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Gender in Archaeology over the Last 30+ Years   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 39993.0