E. Hanscam
Women in Antiquity: an analysis of gender and publishing in a global archaeology journal
Hanscam, E.; Witcher, R.E.
Abstract
Studies of archaeology publishing demonstrate a persistent imbalance in the ratio of male and female authors. We present an analysis of the world archaeology journal Antiquity using submissions and editorial decisions data (2015–2020). We identify a recurrent ratio of one female for every two male authors across measures including all listed authors, solo and first-named authors, and team authorship. Disaggregating author gender by country and region of corresponding author, however, reveals substantial variation, opening a new avenue for understanding of global trends in archaeology publishing. We also assess peer review and editorial decision-making in relation to author gender, finding no evidence of bias and, using the 2020 data, we look for any potential gendered impact of Covid-19, finding solo female authors may have been more affected than those working in teams. We contextualize the results in relation to initiatives to diversify authorship, including capacity-building programs for early career researchers.
Citation
Hanscam, E., & Witcher, R. (2023). Women in Antiquity: an analysis of gender and publishing in a global archaeology journal. Journal of Field Archaeology, 48(2), 87-101. https://doi.org/10.1080/00934690.2022.2143896
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
Online Publication Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
Publicly Available Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
Journal | Journal of Field Archaeology |
Print ISSN | 0093-4690 |
Electronic ISSN | 2042-4582 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 87-101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/00934690.2022.2143896 |
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