Archaeologies of Sexuality

By Barbara L. Voss, Robert A. Schmidt

Subjects: Histoire, Excavations (Archaeology), Sozialarchäologie, Archäologie, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Rôle selon le sexe, Kongress (Seattle, 1998), History, Kongress, Fouilles (Archéologie), Kongressbericht, Social archaeology, History & Archaeology, Sexualität, Sexualité, Archeologische aspecten, Archaeology, Archéologie sociale, Material culture (discipline), Seksualiteit, Sex, Culture matérielle, Sekseverschillen, Sex role, Ruth Benedict Prize, Material culture, LGBTQ anthropology, Gender Identity, Geschichte

Description: Status, age and gender have long been accepted aspects of archaeological enquiry, yet it is only recently that archaeologists have started seriously to consider the role of sex and sexuality in their studies. Archaeologies of Sexuality is a timely and pioneering work. It presents a strong, diverse body of scholarship which draws on locations as varied as medieval England, the ancient Maya kingdoms, New Kingdom Egypt, prehistoric Europe, and convict-era Australia, demonstrating the challenges and rewards of integrating the study of sex and sexuality within archaeology. This volume, with contributions by many leading archaeologists, will serve both as an essential introduction and a valuable reference tool for students and academics.