Home Economics is not limited to the study of life skills in the home. It also deals with lifestyles in general as well as their cultural significance. To be more exact, the following are the areas covered by Home Economics; their multiple, integrated aspects are studied.
A.Human DevelopmentMan's life and its development as well as health issues are studied in stages and as a whole.
B.Family and Family LifeA family is the basal unit of human life. Family relationships as well as family management and administration are studied.
C. Livelihood and CultureHuman life is studied mainly from the cultural viewpoint centering on design and aesthetic factors.
D. WelfareFrom a welfare standpoint, family and its members are studied in its relation to society.
E. InformationHow information is input to and output from families is studied. Sorting and use of information are also studied.
F. Environment and ResourcesAttempts are made to clarify various aspects and varied levels of environments that affect our lifestyle. How to create and maintain good environments is also an important item taken up in this area.
G. Life Science and SkillsA variety of household items and our dependence on them are studied from a scientific and sociological viewpoint.
H. Life and IndustryThe industrial systems of production and distribution are studied with a view to clarifying how households are involved in terms of production and consumption.
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Home economics is very important to us because it help us to manage a home. And it makes our lives more easier. It is not only managing a home but also making a design.And teaches us on ho to sew. and to make our home beautiful. So it is very important to study this subject.