NEW RELEASE Gender Stereotypes in Archaeology

The booklet “Gender stereotypes in archaeology: a short reflection in image and text”, edited by Laura Coltofean-Arizancu, Bisserka Gaydarska and Uroš Matić, members of the EAA’s Archaeology and Gender in Europe (AGE) Community, is now available open access on the Sidestone Press website (link).

Image: Stereotype 21: “Same-sex practices are a “modern” invention or a disorder.” Image deconstructed by Uroš Matić and illustrated by Nikola Radosavljević.

Funded through an all-or-nothing crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter (link) and supported by the EAA, the booklet is a short, informative critical response by archaeologists to 24 commonly encountered gender stereotypes that exist in archaeological explanations of the past, as well as in contemporary disciplinary practice. Each stereotype is explained and deconstructed through a combination of straightforward and short texts and thought-provoking images. The stereotypes are addressed by archaeologists with expertise on gender in the past as well as in contemporary archaeology, most of them being members of AGE, while the illustrations are created by Serbian award-winning artist Nikola Radosavljević.

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In order to improve the visibility and reach of the European Archaeological Heritage Prize, we wish to refresh its image. A logo seems fundamental to create a corporate image that can be recognised and valued across the discipline. The logo should reflect wide ranging and diverse understandings of archaeological heritage and its roles in societies. Therefore, we would like to make an open call for suggestions and designs. Please, send us your ideas for such a logo, and if you feel creative, even a draft of its design. Let’s start building a new period for the prize together!

We will be reviewing submissions received before December 1st 2021 at: heritageprize@e-a-a.org

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