Women Anthropologists

Biography of Margaret Mead, anthropologist and writer, whose work more recently has come under question.

Select quotations from anthropologist Margaret Mead.

Biography of Ruth Benedict (June 5, 1887 - September 17, 1948), anthropologist associated with Columbia University. A student of Franz Boas, Benedict is often credited with steering Margaret Mead into the field of anthropology.

Women who study archeology, linguistics, and physical or cultural anthropology aren't always as well known as the males in the field; this site aims to change that.

Outline of the life and work of anthropogist Elizabeth Florence Coulson, noted for her work on cultural change.

Outline of the theoretical contributions to the field of anthropology by Jane I. Guyer.

Mary Leakey is honored here with her husband, Louis, and their son, Richard, for their contributions to anthropology. "Time 100" tribute includes the story of their family and their work, voice clip, and images.

From the PBS series A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries, a short sketch of the contributions of Mary and Louis Leakey to the field of human origins. Includes link to activity for studying human evolution.

Story of their 1959 discovery in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, and later discoveries of human ancestors, highlighting the contributions of Mary, Louis and Richard to paleoanthropology.