The Secret History of Home Economics by Danielle Dreilinger
Release Date: May 4th 2021
Rating: ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
A fascinating look at the history of home economics and its role in shaping a growing and changing country. I was unaware of just what a role furthering domestic skills played in feminism and, often, in keeping families afloat during America’s toughest times.
By combining history and narrative, Dreilinger illustrated how women used home economics as an entry point to STEM fields, higher education and economic independence. While time and time again, this history shows flaws in terms of racism, xenophobia and socioeconomic elitism, seeing how the field evolved (or perhaps didn't) with the times was very interesting.
This book carefully evaluates the ways that “women’s work” has saved a nation time and time again while being brutally honest about the not so savory aspects of the field. A very informative and engaging read.
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