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En este trabajo se presentan de manera breve algunos de los problemas a los que se enfrenta la investigación osteológica en su práctica profesional. En particular, se delimitan varias cuestiones en relación con los proyectos bioarqueológicos, a la excavación de esqueletos humanos, su conservación y catalogación. También se tocan temas referentes a la «propiedad intelectual» de las colecciones osteológicas. Resalta la falta de normatividad en diversos renglones. El «imperialismo académico» y el «colonialismo» mencionados por autores norteamericanos, en referencia sobre las cuestiones éticas y la práctica profesional, son abordados aquí, ya que sus premisas son aplicables al contexto mexicano. Los lineamientos de la ética y la arqueología manejados por la Sociedad Americana de Arqueología (SAA) pueden servir para analizar las similitudes con las circunstancias en México. Además, se mencionan aspectos de osteología, racismo y sus implicaciones sociales. Por último, se presentan algunas propuestas para normar la práctica de los osteólogos en nuestro país.

This paper briefly presents some of the problems that osteological research faces in its professional practice. In particular, several issues are delimited in relation to bioarchaeological projects, the excavation of human skeletons, their conservation and cataloging. Topics related to the "intellectual property" of osteological collections are also discussed. It highlights the lack of regulations in various lines. The "academic imperialism" and "colonialism" mentioned by North American authors, in reference to ethical questions and professional practice, are addressed here, since their premises are applicable to the Mexican context. The guidelines of ethics and archeology managed by the American Society of Archeology (SAA) can serve to analyze the similarities with the circumstances in Mexico. In addition, aspects of osteology, racism and their social implications are mentioned. Finally, some proposals are presented to regulate the practice of osteologists in our country.

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Archaeologist's Responsibility to the Public
• Integrity of Research Methodology

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
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch

Keywords & Terms

• Burials and Human Remains
• Conflicts of Interest
• Conservation
• Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
• Consultation/Partnership with Indigenous Peoples
• Impact on Communities - Local, Descendant, etc.
• Indigenous, Tribal, Aboriginal Rights
• Informed Consent
• Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Laws
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach

Topics & Issues

• Archaeological Ethics - Other
• Biological Anthropology/Archaeology
• Colonialism and Imperialism
• Decolonizing Archaeology
• Descendant, Resident, and Stakeholder Communities
• Ethical Case Studies
• Ethical Dilemmas
• Ethics of Collecting
• Heritage Management
• Human Remains and Ethical Practice
• Indigenous Archaeology: Perspectives and Issues
• NAGPRA, Repatriation, and Indigenous Rights