The Past in the Present

In order to examine the issues that perpetuate inequalities in archaeology in higher education and their consequences, this chapter addresses the areas of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomics, in both the global demographic profile of the profession, and in archaeological research and practice. It begins by considering these areas separately, but ultimately argues that these categories are inextricably entwined and interrelated. The chapter reflects on ways that using an assemblage approach to teaching and learning can create a more equitable system for students, lecturers, and all involved in archaeological pedagogic assemblages, including research, professional practice, and the heritage sector more broadly. At the heart of the argument presented in this chapter is the notion that training, research, and practice all intersect to play a vital role in the wider assemblages of teaching and learning in archaeology.