The Home: Its Work and Influence is an outstanding work by Charlotte Perkins Gilman that explores the role of the home in society and the impact it has on people's lives. The author analyzes not only housework, but also the functions of the home as a social institution. The book is an important work of feminist literature, which highlights the problems of gender inequality, the role of women in the family and society, as well as the importance of the home for the mental and emotional well-being of a person. "The Home: Its Work and Influence" is a look at the relationship between the individual and the public, which leaves the reader to delve into his own reflections and rethinking.