Additional Information

Course Number

ARCHLGY 129 (ANTHRO 111, FEMGEN 119)

Course Description

How archaeologists study sex, sexuality, and gender through the material remains left behind by past cultures and communities. Theoretical and methodological issues; case studies from prehistoric and historic archaeology.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research

Keywords & Terms

• Accountability
• Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
• Respect for and Responsibility to Affected Groups

Topics & Issues

• Equity, Representation, and Diversity
• Ethical Case Studies
• Feminism and Intersectionality
• Gender and Sexuality
• Gender Equality
• Interdisciplinary Research
• Interpreting the Past
• LGBTQ Issues and Queer Archaeology
• Privilege and Issues of Inclusivity
• Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination
• Women in Archaeology