Abstract

ARROYO ABARCA, Patricia Marlene. Women archaeologists in Cusco: past and present. Desde el Sur [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.2, pp.293-303. ISSN 2076-2674.  http://dx.doi.org/10.21142/DES-1102-2019-293-303.

The aim of this research has been to analyze the role of female archaeologists in Cusco over time, with the goal of addressing the issues and experiences associated with the life of a student, employment prospects, and the professional experiences of women active within the field of archaeology. Based upon historical narrative (Charlois, 2008), the methodology employed in the research enabled us to gather historical data from the actors themselves. The type of sampling applied was non-probability, and two sampling methods were employed: convenience sampling and intentional sampling, with the latter complemented by quota sampling (Hernández, Fernández & Baptista, 2014). The informants chosen to participate in the research were female archaeologists with many years of experience and generational positioning. Selection of the informants took into account professional activity and the institutions where they worked: the Ministry of Culture, Regional Government, Local Government, San Antonio Abad National University of Cusco, Cusco’s Andina University, and those archaeologists working on a freelance basis (contract archaeology). The method employed in the gathering of data was the semi-structured interview (Hernández et al., 2014).

Keywords : Archaeology; women; present; past; Cusco.

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