Dive into the thought-provoking presentation by Tamsin Johnson (MA Culture, Style & Fashion Student, Nottingham Trent University United Kingdom), “Women in the Kitchen: The Performativity of Modern Living,” originally featured at the SPACE International Conference 2021 on Gender, Space, and Architecture.
Explore the complexities of the ‘modern’ woman’s relationship with her kitchen, examining roles, performative aspects, and the impact of open-plan designs on domestic life.
Tamsin Johnson (MA Culture, Style & Fashion Student, Nottingham Trent University United Kingdom) delves into the complexities of domestic life, questioning the assumption that today’s women are untethered from the domestic sphere. Drawing from a UN report highlighting setbacks in gender equality during the COVID-19 pandemic, this presentation scrutinises the impact of open-plan kitchen designs on domestic roles. Analysing promotional imagery and popular culture alongside a focus group of five women, Johnson explores the performative aspects of managing work/life balance and the cultural significance of female dominance in the kitchen. The paper not only identifies key themes in ‘Women in the Kitchen’ but also suggests directions for future research, emphasising the importance of diverse household perspectives, including single-parent and LGBTQIA+ households.
Article Reference:
Title: Women in the Kitchen: The Performativity of Modern Living
Authors: Tamsin Johnson
To read and cite the article: Johnson, T. (2021). Women in the Kitchen: The Performativity of Modern Living. SPACE International Journal of Conference Proceedings, 1(1), 47–54. https://doi.org/10.51596/sijocp.v1i1.14
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