Housewife
Housewife by Ann Oakley, published by Penguin Books in 1976, offers a critical examination of women’s unpaid roles within the home. This New Edition spans 273 pages and is presented in English. The book challenges conventional values that categorize work as a masculine pursuit, positioning women primarily as wives, mothers, and housekeepers. Oakley delves into the historical evolution of the housewife role and the impact of industrialization on women’s lives.
Readers will find a thorough analysis that includes four case histories, providing insight into the contemporary situation of women. The work addresses themes related to home economics and the societal expectations placed on women. Through a feminist lens, Oakley encourages a reevaluation of the traditional views surrounding domestic responsibilities and the significance of women’s contributions outside the workplace.
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An analysis of women’s unpaid role in the home. Written from a feminist perspective, Housewife aims to challenge the set of conventional values which label work a masculine activity and assign women to the home in the role of wife, mother and housekeeper. Oakley traces the historical development of the housewife role, explores the influence of industrialization and examines the situation of women today. Her analysis is illustrated with four case histories.
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