The article discusses the gendered dynamics of workspaces shared by couples, highlighting a pattern where men often claim the primary spaces for work. The author reflects on Ella Risbridger's observations from Jessica Stanley's novel, weaving in Helen Garner's experience with her ex-husband. Garner's diaries reveal the tension in their relationship, as her husband insists on occupying the office while she is compelled to leave. This situation exemplifies broader societal issues regarding gender roles and the impact on creativity and personal relationships in shared living environments.
V also insists on appropriating the available room in their shared apartment for his office, demanding that she leave while he works.
This dynamic between Garner and V reflects a broader societal pattern where spatial dynamics within a household can mirror power dynamics in a relationship.
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