home economics

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She also organized the annual Lake Placid Conference from 1899 to 1908, which defined the field of home economics and framed domestic work as worthy of research and public funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She was described as "academically minded" with a flair for English, French, home economics and geography.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

“It doesn’t,” replied Ms. Martin, who is also a Republican and taught home economics for 18 years at the Pittsburg School down the road.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2024

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

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

She walks right into the home economics room and unlocks the supply closet.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko