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What is another name for home economics?
What is another name for home economics?
- Domestic science (correct)
- Domestic studies
- Home management
- Household management
Where is home economics most commonly taught?
Where is home economics most commonly taught?
- University level
- Preschool
- Secondary school (correct)
- Adult education centers
What is the historical purpose of home economics courses?
What is the historical purpose of home economics courses?
- To professionalize housework (correct)
- To prepare for traditional warfare
- To promote industrialization
- To emphasize the value of men's work
In which country did home economics courses begin in the 1850s?
In which country did home economics courses begin in the 1850s?
What are the main subjects covered in home economics courses?
What are the main subjects covered in home economics courses?
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Home economics alternative name
Home economics alternative name
Domestic science
Common home ec. teaching level
Common home ec. teaching level
Secondary school
Home economics's historical aim
Home economics's historical aim
Professionalizing housework
Home economics origin country (1850s)
Home economics origin country (1850s)
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Home economics main subjects
Home economics main subjects
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Study Notes
Home Economics Basics
- Another name for Home Economics is Domestic Science.
- Home Economics is most commonly taught in schools, particularly in the United States.
History of Home Economics
- The historical purpose of Home Economics courses was to empower women to manage their households efficiently.
Origins of Home Economics
- Home Economics courses began in the United States in the 1850s.
Home Economics Curriculum
- The main subjects covered in Home Economics courses include:
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Family Management
- Consumer Education
- Child Development
- Textiles and Clothing
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