2. Definition of Home Science
According to Ellen Richards, the first President of Home
Economic Association, “ Home Economics aims at freedom of
home from dominance of things and their due subordination to
ideals; the simplicity in material surroundings which will free the
spirit for the more important and permanent interests of the
home and society, the ideal home life for today unhampered by
the past.”
Home science is an integrated field of study that provides
scientific and systematic knowledge about various aspects of
family living.
3. All about Meaning of Home Science
Home Science is an allied science that contain Science as well as
Arts discipline in it.
Home Science means the art of managing your resources
efficiently and the science of achieving a healthy and happy home
as well as successful career.
This enables the student to develop the ability and understand
the concept as well as apply them in various contents situation.
This gives Home Science students an edge above all other
disciplines. This prepares them for vast range of opportunities
unlike other discipline.
4. It also deals with reciprocal relations between the family and its
natural and man-made environments.
It aims at getting maximum satisfaction for the person and their
family members through the efficient and scientific use of your
resources
Home science integrates the application of various sciences and
humanities to improve human environment, family nutrition,
management of resources and child development.
All about Meaning of Home Science
5. Subjects in Home Science
Family Resource
Management and Interior
Decoration
Human
Development
clothing and
Textile Designing
Extension Education
and Communication
Food and
6. Importance of Home Science
The knowledge of Home Science improves the quality of life.
Helps in the best utilization of resources to get maximum satisfaction and return
Teaches the application of modern science and technology to improve domestic
Helps to improve family relationships
Develops in the students the necessary skills and techniques required for better
homemaking and family living
7. Importance of Home Science
Help to solve the day-to-day problems
Helps in changing the values, attitudes and interests
Home science promotes the moral, familial and
spiritual aspects of family living
Enables the person for many career opportunities
Home science has an important role to play in society
8. Family Resource Management
Interior Designer
Furniture Designer
Staff at show rooms
Conducting hobby courses/ classes
Show case and window display design
Staff at hotels and guest houses
Facilities manager
Ergonomist
Event Manager
9. Family Resource Management
Running a guest house
Home based paying guests
Contract services
Event Manager
Staff in retail outlets
Staff in event management firms
housing and space design
10. Foods and Nutrition
As Nutritionist in Hospitals and Food Sector Dietetics
As Dietitian in Hospitals and Food Sector Dietetics
Catering Manager
Owner of a production unit
Home based production services
Food preservation
Bakery and Confectionery
Owner of a canteen, restaurant, coffee/tea shop etc.
Food Service from home
Conducting hobby classes
Health centre
11. Human Development
Owner of Nursey School
As family counsellors
In teaching profession
An Entrepreneur
Owner of Play School
Child Care Manager
Creche or day care owner
Old age home.
12. Clothing and Textile
Production unit
Export house of Garment
Textile Designing Unit
Boutique Manager
Owner of a production unit garment production
Fashion Designer
13. Extension Education and Communication
In social Work
Planner
Aganwadi worker
Event Manager
As researcher
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