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Explain the importance of Home Science being studied as a subject by both girls and boys.

Home science ensures that both boys and girls get disciplined in the cleanliness practices that are followed on a daily basis at home. 

“Home Science is meant for girls only.” Comment

NO The man and the woman share responsibilities. Moreover, the number of wage earning homemakers are gradually increasing which means that there is pressure of dual responsibility on women. 

Why study Home Science when girls can learn homemaking skills from their mother?

Yes, girls do learn many homemaking skills from their mother but by studying the subject of Home Science they can find answers to why, how and when of doing these activities. 

In Home Science you will learn that oil prevents the direct contact of air with the preserved item like mango and prevents spoilage.

Home Science does not offer attractive job opportunities.

A variety of job opportunities in different areas of Home Science are available after studying the subject at school level.

Home Science also prepares you for self-employment or for starting small enterprises. 

How is resource management helpful?

Wisely managing family income and expenditure

Recognizing the need for saving money and making investments

Optimally utilizing and conserving energy sources around you

Developing aptitude for work ethics and ethical standards in daily living

How Human development Helps?

Recognizing different aspects of development from early to late childhood

Understanding the physical changes, developmental tasks, characteristics and problems of adolescents

How helpful is studying about fabrics?

Wisely selecting fabric for different end uses

Getting acquainted with different textile finishes and using simple techniques for fabric enrichment

Wisely selecting and maintaining clothing and textiles

How much Food and nutrition is important to study?

Recognizing the interrelationship of food, nutrition and health

Planning and preparing balanced meal as per nutritional requirement

Planning and preparing theraputic meals for the sick

Opportunities for wage employment

Advisor of consumer rights

Staff in show rooms of furniture, equipment and other household goods, government

Laboratory attendants in Home Science colleges and schools offering Home Science

Employee in a garment manufacturing firm, textile industry, designing unit

Opportunities for self-employment/entrepreneurship

Owner of a guest house or paying guest accomodation

Owner of dry cleaning shop

Owner of boutique, knitted garment unit, weaving unit and fabric enrichment unit

Manager of outdoor catering service for parties