The Archaeology of Gender

The archaeology of gender studies how past societies understood and expressed gender roles and identities through their artifacts, structures, and burials. It explores how gender shaped social hierarchies, work, and relationships in different cultures and times. By examining objects, burial sites, and settlement patterns, archaeologists uncover evidence of how gender influenced daily life and societal organization. This approach challenges assumptions of universality and highlights diversity in gender experiences across history, providing a deeper understanding of the social fabric that formed human civilizations.