Home economics
Home economics is a field of study that involves the management of the home and community, including consumer education, institutional management, interior design, home furnishing, cleaning, handicrafts, sewing, clothing and textiles, commercial cooking, cooking, nutrition, food preservation, hygiene, child development, managing money, and family relationships. This teaches students to handle home related tasks such as managing money, cooking, and child development.
History[edit | edit source]
The field of home economics was formed in the early 20th century, as a way to train women to manage their households. It was also intended to provide a scientific approach to the management of the home, and to elevate the social status of the homemaker.
Areas of Study[edit | edit source]
Home economics encompasses several different areas of study, including:
- Consumer Education: This involves teaching individuals about the marketplace and how to make informed decisions about products and services.
- Institutional Management: This involves managing large scale establishments such as hospitals, hotels, and schools.
- Interior Design and Home Furnishing: This involves the design and decoration of homes, including the selection of furniture, fabrics, and color schemes.
- Clothing and Textiles: This involves the study of fabrics and their care, as well as sewing and other textile crafts.
- Commercial Cooking and Cooking: This involves the study of food preparation, including nutrition, meal planning, and food safety.
- Nutrition and Food Preservation: This involves the study of the nutritional content of foods, as well as methods for preserving food.
- Hygiene: This involves the study of cleanliness and sanitation in the home and community.
- Child Development: This involves the study of children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Managing Money: This involves the study of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, and investing.
- Family Relationships: This involves the study of family dynamics and relationships, including communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.
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