#womendigging
On November 24th, Turkey’s president Erdogan declared that women are not equal to men. However, the specific statement that rung across the archaeological community was “You cannot tell them [women] to go out and dig the soil. This is against their delicate nature”. Archaeologists, both male and female, responded on Twitter almost immediately, starting the #womendigging trend. Many, including CAP members, posted photographs of themselves in action.
Haven’t yet posted a #womendigging, so here is one from a @capmsu field school. Me checking profiles. pic.twitter.com/hXulWIUJwX
— Lynne Goldstein (@lynnegoldstein) November 25, 2014
#womendigging Wednesday you say?? me, @AmyRMichael, and @capmsu #msu #Archaeology #WOCarchaeologist @trowelblazers pic.twitter.com/8P0wcS6s7g
— #AskAnArchaeologist named Blair ♠️ (@BlairZaid) November 26, 2014
Although the trend has slowed down, people are still posting #womendigging photos, and CAP is proud to continue the trend. So now we’re proud to present a few images from women digging through CAP history:
2008- Jane W. and Jen B. map a different wall at Faculty Row.
2009 – Erica digs the first Shovel Test Pit
2010-
2011 –
2012 –
2013 – Trench 1, cleaning plaster floor off
2014 – Old Vet Lab Excavation: Led by Kate, Team includes Adrianne, Katy, Josh and Ian
Author: Lisa Bright