ABSTRACT

Imagine a world in which housework is taken out of the house, and out of the hands of women! At the end of each block of houses there is a common kitchen, providing meals for householders who have not the time or energy to cook for themselves. A neighbour­ hood washing service collects washing once a week and returns it washed, ironed, and folded, and a house-cleaning service is available for those who need it. Perhaps these services are collectively owned and controlled by a neighbourhood co-operative, perhaps they are sponsored by local government. They are not privately owned, profit-making enterprises. The home has become a place for rest and relaxation. And women, just as much as men, are freed to enter their preferred employment and to enjoy their leisure time as they wish.