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The Professionalization of Female Prehistorians in France in the Twentieth Century

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Before the Second World War, French prehistoric archaeology was dominated by amateurs, allowing only marginal positions for women. With few exceptions, they entered prehistoric research through the back door as assistants to the men. Couples were also present in the interwar period, but wives remained in the shadow of their husbands and were, at best, associated as second authors in the publications. In the 1950s, after the creation of the National Center for Scientific Research, Germaine Henri-Martin was among the first women recruited as a professional. In the 1970s, women were often recruited as technicians or engineers, rarely as researchers, and always around men. Research in prehistory remained predominantly male, and men took up themes valuing activities considered masculine, which were seen as the supreme achievement of “mankind,” particularly hunting and stone knapping. When women entered the profession, they investigated themes rarely approached by men and associated with feminine activities, for example, ornaments or skin work. Since 2000, the recruitment of young women in research has intensified, but their presence in higher rank positions is still less numerous than men.
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halshs-04168150, version 1 (21-07-2023)

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Sophie de Beaune, Nathalie Richard. The Professionalization of Female Prehistorians in France in the Twentieth Century. Sandra L. López Varela. Women in Archaeology, Springer International Publishing, pp.243-268, 2023, Women in Engineering and Science, ⟨10.1007/978-3-031-27650-7_12⟩. ⟨halshs-04168150⟩
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