Abstract
In the past ten years archaeologists have produced a vast literature on the study of gender in the prehispanic New World. This review defines key concepts, identifies three major themes within this tradition - gender in native cosmologies, intersections of gender and the body, and studies of work and specialization - and explores the significant contributions of engendered archaeology to the broader field. Final suggestions for linkages with queer studies and indigenous feminism point the way to where this field might develop productive new avenues of research.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-35 |
Number of pages | 35 |
Journal | Journal of Archaeological Research |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Americas
- Gender
- Identity
- Prehispanic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Archaeology
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities(all)