Scope of Home Economics

Home Economics:
Home economics is the profession and field of study that deals with the
economics and management of the home and community. Home making is the noblest of all
profession because in nature human civilization. The aims of home Economic are enhancement
of home making and allied profession & betterment of independent community.
The concept of Home Science is based on the ardent desire to improve the
wellbeing of the community through every home. This can be achieved through the systematic
arrangement of resources. Home Science can take a prominent role in developing good
individuality and a good sense of personality in a person. Through modern scientific knowledge,
an individuals potentialities can be utilized to the maximum. Along with material and economic
achievements, physical, spiritual and moral aspects of family living have to be promoted. The
home implants moral values of honesty, truthfulness, dependability and objectivity in a person.

Scope of Home Economics:The scope of Home Economics is described in some of the major subjects following are:1. Food, nutrition, cookery: Preparing and consuming healthy food; maintain of personal
and food hygiene; Food and nutrition security for individual and households.
2. House hold management: Managing; handling, supervision, or control of family affairs
and resources so as to hold family values, maintain standards and achieve goals.
3. Textiles, clothing, laundry: Particular theories and issues regarding designing and
selecting apparel and constructing garments and furnishing; Textile sciences.
4. Child development and mother crafts: Psychological aspects of Human Development
and role of care takers and social groups particularly parents, teachers and family in
empowering human being; family studies and family dynamics.
5. Human relationship: General and multidisciplinary practices of families and households
and quality of life of individual and families.