The Home, Its Work and Influence

Name: The Home, Its Work and Influence
Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Home, Its Work and Influence by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a book that explores the role of the home in society and the impact it has on individuals and families. The author argues that the traditional notion of the home as a place of comfort and security is a myth, and that the true nature of the home is one of oppression and control. Through a series of essays and observations, Gilman challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about the home and its influence on their lives.

By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1898 · Genre: Non-fiction, Sociology, Feminist literature · 17 chapters · 105,189 words

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In offering this study to a public accustomed only to the unquestioning acceptance of the home as something perfect, holy, quite above discussion, a word of explanation is needed.

First, let it be clearly and definitely stated, the purpose of this book is to maintain and improve the home. Criticism there is, deep and thorough; but not with the intention of robbing us of one essential element of home life -- rather of saving us from conditions not only unessential, but gravely detrimental to home life. Every human being should have a home; the single person his or her home; and the family their home.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-fiction, Sociology, Feminist literature, American Literature
Length: 105,189 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 801 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Non-fiction — The book is a scholarly exploration of the role of the home in society and its influence, making it non-fiction.
Sociology — It tackles sociological themes such as the functioning of the home, domestic labor, and the influence that the home has on individuals and society.
Feminist literature — The book critically analyzes the status of women in the home and advocates for the improvement of women's rights and conditions, classifying it as feminist literature.
American Literature — Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an influential American humanist and sociologist, and the analytical perspectives shared about the home and its work are representative of her American background.