Gender Archaeology (eBook)

Jesus College, Cambridge (affiliation)

List of illustrations.

Acknowledgements.

PART I.

1. Gender into the Past.

2. Gender and Archaeology: a History.

3. Theorizing Gender: Sex and Gender.

4. Theorizing Gender: Negotiation and Practice.

5. The Materiality of Gender: The Gendered Object.

PART II.

6. Food: The Performance of Feeding and Eating.

7. Dressing Gender: Identity through Appearance.

8. The Engendering of Space.

9. Contact: The Short-lived Triangle.

10. The Beginning: On Becoming Gendered.

11. Reflections.

References.

Index.

'This book is of the highest intellectual quality, carefully argued
in a non-confrontational tone. Sørenson's emphasis on what
archaeology can contribute to the social science discussion about
gender is a refreshing change from much of the existing literature
on the topic.' Elizabeth Scott, Zooarch Research

'For a penetrating analysis of the state of gender archaeology
today, and an extended discussion of the ways in which archaeology
can best contribute to understanding gender, this book is extremely
important ... Clear and cogent, this book will be of interest to
all archaeologists because of its emphasis on the materiality of
gender.' Journal of Anthropological Research

'This is not just another book about the history or nature of
gender archaeology or the problems associated with making women
visible in the past. The author addresses these subjects, but also
contributes both theoretical insights into defining gender and
practical approaches to excavating "gendered" objects ... Although
engendering the archaeological record is a complex endeavor, she
documents ways in whch it is an achievable goal. Her book is
thorough, well footnoted and well argued.' Choice