Gender‐based discrimination and harassment in biological anthropology and the failure of Title IX to prevent it
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24239696 |
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| Authors | M A Pilloud (0000-0002-1704-3707, University of Nevada Reno Nevada USA), Georgia Scott (0000-0003-2084-764X, Independent Scholar Reno Nevada USA), Jenevieve Walbrecker (0009-0000-9791-8181, University of Tennessee Knoxville Tennessee USA) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-10-22 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Feminist Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2643-7961 • E-ISSN: 2643-7961 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/fea2.70085 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 47 |
Sexual harassment and discrimination are pervasive within higher education where women typically receive lower pay, publish fewer papers, receive fewer grants, and are less likely to receive tenure. Previous research has shown how gender‐based harassment and discrimination are also prominent within the discipline of anthropology impacting students and faculty in field work, at conferences, and in the classroom. Within the United States Title IX is legislation meant to protect individuals from sex‐based discrimination at institutions receiving federal funding. In this research, we conducted a survey to determine the prevalence of sexual harassment and discrimination in biological anthropology, barriers to Title IX reporting, and the effectiveness of Title IX investigations. Results indicate that nearly half of respondents were subjected to sexual harassment and/or discrimination; however, less than one‐quarter filed Title IX complaints. Of those who filed Title IX complaints that went to an investigation, all reported being the subject of retaliation. Sexual harassment and discrimination as well as retaliation for reporting are clearly problematic in the discipline of biological anthropology, and Title IX is not adequately addressing these issues. We provide further information on the history of Title IX as well as considerations for future reform and ways to support survivors.
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