Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
Advances in Archaeological Practice (Cambridge University Press)
DOI
10.1017/aap.2021.34
Abstract
There is a lack of broad representation in archaeology generally, and in a specialized field such as underwater archaeology, this issue is only exacerbated. Underwater archaeological sites are often “out of sight, out of mind,“” creating a general lack of awareness of underwater cultural heritage and career prospects in many communities. Coupled with a lack of education and the additional demands of working in a submerged environment (e.g., scuba diving), there is a striking lack of diversity in underwater archaeology. Overall, underwater archae-ologists are a largely homogeneous group, particularly along the lines of race and wealth—categories that often overlap. In the context of asking broader questions such as “Why are there so few underwater archaeologists of color?” and “How can we do better?” this article outlines the barriers to inclusivity writ large in underwater archaeology and provides solutions for increasing diversity and accessibility in the field, including specific opportunities and resources for underrepresented groups to "get their feet wet."
Disciplines
Anthropology | Archaeological Anthropology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Publication Date
12-1-2021
Language
English
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Lemke, Ashley; Grinnan, Nicole; and Haigler, Jay, "Getting Your Feet Wet: Barriers to Inclusivity in Underwater Archaeology and How to Break Them" (2021). Cambridge University Press Open Access Agreement Publications. 1.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/utalibraries_cupoapubs/1