Short Abstract
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Archaeology, concerned with examining and interpreting early cultures and societies, can beconsidered a scientific avenue for reconstructing the past. Exploring the prehistory or historyof humanity certainly does not have any gender; however, it raises the question of a womanarchaeological fieldworker surrounded by gendered narratives. Frequently, womenarchaeologists have expressed concerns regarding instances of harassment and ill-treatment,yet my encounters yield a disparate sketch. I must acknowledge the presence of certainchallenges. However, it is imperative to underscore that these encounters have served asinvaluable opportunities for comprehending the contextualisation of a female archaeologistwithin a gendered realm. This paper aims to elucidate the author’s transformative expeditionas they transitioned from an urban setting to the depths of a jungle. Throughout this journey,the author explores the intricacies of human cognitive processing, specifically howindividuals perceive and interpret their surroundings and the individuals they encounterwithin said contexts. I use case studies from my fieldwork from Gopisur- Satkunda village inRaisen, Madhya Pradesh, to elucidate my experiences and the local perceptions towards theauthor.
