The Matilda effect in archaeology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20068110 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Diaz-Andreu (0000-0003-1043-2336, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 126-145 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Routledge Handbook of Gender Archaeology (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.4324/9781003257530-12 |
| OpenAlex | W4403681361 |
| ISBN | 9781003257530 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
This chapter examines the history of women in archaeology through the lens of the ‘Matilda effect in science’. It explores how discrimination operates in the field, and specifically how women’s contributions have been trivialised or ignored. The chapter argues that the traditional focus of the histories of archaeology on discoveries and their discoverers has largely excluded women from historical accounts. This exclusion is tied to the unequal gender ideologies prevalent when archaeology became a professional field, at a time in which women had to struggle for their right to education, training, employment, and professional recognition. The analysis also addresses the impact of marriage and family on women’s careers and evaluates issues related to authorship, funding, and awards. Finally, the chapter offers suggestions for overcoming the Matilda effect to better integrate women into the history of archaeology
Archaeology · Geography · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Contemporary and Historical Greek Studies · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |