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Gender activists are calling on archaeologists to stop classifying the remains of ancient people as male or female because it is impossible to be sure how these people identified themselves during life. In addition, activists oppose the classification of race by residuals because, in their opinion, it "contributes to white supremacy."
Critics of such initiatives argue that they could lead to the rewriting of history and the introduction of modern ideology into scientific research.
Traditionally, archaeologists determine the sex, age, and race of remains using scientific methods such as bone structure and DNA analysis. It helps to expand knowledge about the history and culture of ancient civilizations.
For example, in 2022, European researchers suggested that 1000-year-old remains found in Finland belonged to a non-binary human because the combination of weapons and jewelry around the remains indicated possible gender fluidity.
However, such ideas cause serious concern among scientists. Frank Furedi, professor emeritus of sociology, points out that rewriting history in this way can lead to falsification of facts and change the perception of civilizations.
