Bibliographic Information
Article Title
Creating and supporting a Harrasment- and Assault-Free Field School
Journal Title
Advances in Archaeological Practice
Author(s)
Colaninno, Carol; and Lambert, Shawn; and Beahm, Emily; and Drexler, Carl
Year of Publication
2020
Volume Number
8
Issue Number
2
Article Pages
111-122
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Available Through
Cambridge University Press
Language
English
Notes
Given the hierarchical nature and structure of field schools, enrolled students are particularly susceptible to harassment and assault. In 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released recommendations to help prevent sexual harassment and assault of women in academia. Although these recommendations are specific to higher education and exclusive to women, some can be modified and applied to the context of archaeological field schools. We review the NASEM's recommendations, with particular attention to those applicable to the field school setting, and provide suggestions for making field schools safer and more inclusive learning environments for all students. Although we present recommendations for practices that can be implemented at field schools, additional research is needed to understand how sexual harassment occurs at field schools and how the implementation of these recommendations can make learning safer.
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Employers and Clients
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment
Keywords & Terms
- Do No Harm
- Equity and Representation; Discrimination and Harassment
- General Archaeological Ethics
- Professional Standards
- Workplace Safety Standards
Topics & Issues
- #metoo
- Archaeological Ethics - Other
- Careers in Archaeology
- Equity, Representation, and Diversity
- Ethical Case Studies
- Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
- Feminism and Intersectionality
- Gender and Sexuality
- Gender Equality
- Globalization and global perspectives
- Job Security, Unemployment, and Compensation
- Legal Issues
- Privilege and Issues of Inclusivity
- Professionalism and Professional Standards
- Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Women in Archaeology
- Working with Student Volunteers and the Public