Redesigning the American Dream: The Future of Housing, Work and Family Life

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Exploring the intersection of architecture and gender, Dolores Hayden examines how traditional home designs perpetuate Victorian stereotypes, framing the home as a woman's domain and the city as a man's. She assesses the impact of these gendered spaces on various family structures, including two-earner households and single-parent families. By analyzing historical models of home—such as the haven strategy in the U.S., the industrial strategy in the USSR, and the neighborhood strategy in Europe—Hayden proposes alternative approaches to urban planning that better reflect contemporary societal needs.