Women Anthropologists

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Margaret Mead

A profile of Margaret Mead, anthropologist, and her work on sex roles and other studies.

Margaret Mead Quotes

Select quotations from anthropologist Margaret Mead.

Association for Feminist Anthropology Online

Website for this organization also includes a brief history of its development beginning in 1988.

Benedict, Ruth

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.

Celebrating Women Anthropologists

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.

Coulson, Elizabeth Florence

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

Guyer, Jane

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

The Leakey Family

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.

The Leakey Family

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.

Leakey Family Discovers Human Ancestors 1959

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.