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Where did home economics education begin?
Where did home economics education begin?
- France
- Japan
- United States
- Scotland (correct)
What is another name for home economics?
What is another name for home economics?
- Household studies
- Family management
- Culinary arts
- Domestic science (correct)
What was the historical purpose of home economics courses?
What was the historical purpose of home economics courses?
- Encourage women to pursue careers outside the home
- Promote men's participation in household chores
- Challenge traditional gender roles
- Professionalize housework and prepare women for traditional roles (correct)
What are the key areas covered in home economics courses?
What are the key areas covered in home economics courses?
In which century did home economics education see a shift from being woman-dominated to required for both sexes?
In which century did home economics education see a shift from being woman-dominated to required for both sexes?
What was the primary skill taught in home economics courses in Scotland in the 1850s?
What was the primary skill taught in home economics courses in Scotland in the 1850s?
In the early 20th century, what did the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences emphasize for youth?
In the early 20th century, what did the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences emphasize for youth?
During which educational level are family and consumer sciences courses commonly offered?
During which educational level are family and consumer sciences courses commonly offered?
What was one of the historical purposes of home economics courses?
What was one of the historical purposes of home economics courses?
What played a role in the shift of home economics education from being woman-dominated to required for both sexes?
What played a role in the shift of home economics education from being woman-dominated to required for both sexes?
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Study Notes
Origins of Home Economics
- Home economics education began in the United States.
Alternative Name
- Another name for home economics is family and consumer sciences.
Historical Purpose
- The historical purpose of home economics courses was to prepare young women for domesticity and family life.
Key Areas Covered
- Home economics courses cover key areas such as food preparation, nutrition, consumerism, family relationships, and resource management.
Shift in Focus
- Home economics education saw a shift from being woman-dominated to required for both sexes in the 20th century.
Scotland in the 1850s
- In Scotland in the 1850s, the primary skill taught in home economics courses was cookery.
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- In the early 20th century, the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences emphasized leadership development for youth.
Educational Level
- Family and consumer sciences courses are commonly offered at the secondary educational level.
Historical Purposes
- One of the historical purposes of home economics courses was to prepare young women for domesticity and family life.
Shift in Focus 2
- The women's liberation movement played a role in the shift of home economics education from being woman-dominated to required for both sexes.
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