27th October 2009, 11:06 AM
I agree about the class issue in archaeology, but have to pull Mesvik up on reverse sexism.
As a male archaeologist I can honestly say I've never experienced sexism in a work context. It's hypothetically possible I've been a victim of it but haven't realised. I certainly have come across plenty of male chauvinism though (e.g. on arriving at a site for the first time: "I'm glad you're a man otherwise we wouldn't finish this site until Christmas"), but have been promoted and recruited by senior female archaeologists. When I look at the number of heads of units I see domination by men rather than women, and I've worked with plenty of men that found it very difficult to work with a female boss.
I'm also dismayed that mesvik's comment sat there without response for 3 days. What's wrong with everyone?:face-huh:
As a male archaeologist I can honestly say I've never experienced sexism in a work context. It's hypothetically possible I've been a victim of it but haven't realised. I certainly have come across plenty of male chauvinism though (e.g. on arriving at a site for the first time: "I'm glad you're a man otherwise we wouldn't finish this site until Christmas"), but have been promoted and recruited by senior female archaeologists. When I look at the number of heads of units I see domination by men rather than women, and I've worked with plenty of men that found it very difficult to work with a female boss.
I'm also dismayed that mesvik's comment sat there without response for 3 days. What's wrong with everyone?:face-huh:
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