Mothering and Archaeology. Past and Present Perspectives

Mothering and Archaeology. Past and Present Perspectives, edited by Laura Seifert and Suzanne M. Spencer-Wood, dives into the fascinating ways motherhood and mothering have been understood and practiced across different societies, from Ancient Egypt to Iron Age Europe and Aztec Mexico.

The book also shines a light on the experiences of modern archaeologists who are mothers, addressing the unique professional and personal challenges they face in their careers. An intersectional approach runs throughout the collection, acknowledging that experiences of motherhood in archaeology vary significantly depending on race, class, ethnicity, and cultural context.

By weaving together global perspectives from both the past and present, the book challenges the idea of a universal mothering experience and presents a nuanced understanding of the intersection between motherhood and archaeology.

It offers critical insights into both the history of caregiving and the current state of the discipline.

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