home economics
curriculum
Also known as: domestic science, household management, housekeeping(Show More)
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Home economics, often shortened to home ec, is an academic subject or class focused on teaching practical skills useful for managing a household. These skills typically include cooking and sewing. The subject was first recognized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, fewer schools now offer home economics due to factors such as shrinking school budgets, increased focus on college preparation, and a prioritization of core academic subjects and testing.12
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