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Gender, Labour Division and the Skeleton: A case study from the Teouma Lapita cemetery

Foster Aimee , Buckley R. Hallie , Tayles Nancy, Spriggs Matthew, Bedford Stuart. 2013. .
Gender, Labour Division and the Skeleton: A case study from the Teouma Lapita cemetery
BOOKPART, CONFERENCEOBJECT, (2013 ) - PUBLISHEDVERSION - English (en-GB)

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Audience : RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS
University of Otago
Sujet
Gender, Labor division, Skeletal analysis, Lapita culture, Teouma cemetery, Skeletal morphology, Joint modifications, Diet, Social organization, Ancient societies
Domaines
Archéologie, Biologie, Sciences Sociales, Sciences humaines
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The paper titled "Gender, Labour Division and the Skeleton: A Case Study from the Teouma Lapita Cemetery" examines the relationship between gender, skeletal morphology, and social organization in ancient Lapita societies. By analyzing skeletal remains from the Teouma Lapita cemetery, the study explores how gender influences labor division and its reflection in skeletal features. Key findings include the lack of distinct functional differences between male and female skeletons in certain clusters, suggesting that factors beyond gender may affect skeletal robusticity. The research also investigates joint modifications and entheseal changes, revealing the complexity of interpreting these due to the incomplete condition of the burials. Dietary distinctions between genders are noted, with males possibly consuming more protein, linked to broader health issues like metabolic disorders. This study underscores the importance of understanding gender roles and labor division in ancient societies, offering new insights into the social structures of the Lapita culture.


 

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Gender, Lapita
Langue
English (en-GB)
Auteurs
Foster Aimee , Buckley R. Hallie , Tayles Nancy, Spriggs Matthew, Bedford Stuart
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In: G. R. S. . H. B. (Ed.), PACIFIC ARCHAEOLOGY: Documenting the Past 50,000 Years (Peer Reviewed ed., pp. 76-90). University of Otago.
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