The Òrga Spiral Podcasts

The Doll's House :A Commentary on Marriage and Morality

Paul Anderson Season 20 Episode 4

These sources collectively examine the cultural significance of dollhouses, particularly in relation to gender roles and women's liberation. They discuss how Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" inspired Chinese "women walk out" literature, where the emphasis shifted from individual freedom to social emancipation within a patriarchal and feudal society. The texts also explore the history and evolution of dollhouses, from their origins as adult display items to their role as children's toys that reinforce societal expectations for girls, shaping their perceptions of domesticity and their future roles as wives and mothers. The discussion highlights how the architecture and design of homes, both real and miniature, symbolically convey these gendered norms and the potential for women to feel confined within these structures.

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