home economics

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He said that as a result, some schools had not been able to offer home economics, computing and technical studies classes to certain year groups.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Ellen Swallow Richards is known as the founder of home economics, which to her meant bringing scientific principles to domestic life, lessening household labor and improving public health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

His father was an art teacher, and his mother taught home economics, Ms. Kijner said.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Resourcefulness is the hallmark of the housewife, according to any 1950s home economics film.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

“Very nice,” he said after he unwrapped the heavy gray socks she’d knitted in home economics.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez