Archaeology Sucks posted about their personal experiences encountering sexism in the field of archaeology. Be sure to check out their page as there’s lots of great archaeology related posts! Here’s a little bit more about their blog in general:

“The experiences of a real-life American field archaeologist, for the young, the curious, and those eager to get their hands dirty. Archaeology is nothing like Indiana Jones might have led you to believe. It’s back-breaking, it’s miserable, and it doesn’t pay very well. Work scheduling is irregular, and often seasonal or weather-dependent. 95% of the time, you’re not finding anything at all.

I’m not saying archaeology isn’t important. Of course it is! Historical and cultural preservation are essential, and if you care deeply about those things, archaeology may be the career for you. But if you just think it sounds like a cool and exciting adventure, read on….”

Source: Archaeology Sucks

Any other archaeologists out there? Let us know your experiences with sexism in archaeology in the comments below!