The Significance of Male Participation in Home Economics Programs in Public Schools

• Main Author: Yovonie-Tijani, Rosaline S.
• Other Authors: Mangold, Lana
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1979
• Subjects: homemaking classes; gender and class selection; home economics; public school; Boys > Education.; Home economics students.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504477/

This investigation is to determine the extent of male participation in home economics courses in public schools. Related questionnaires were completed by participants and results tabulated. It was determined that the student's own interest, and their perception of how homemaking will help later are influencing factors for enrollment in homemaking classes. Food preparation, getting along with others, grooming, clothing selection and construction and using new equipment properly are areas of interest to male students. The belief that homemaking is for girls, and the lack of interest in the content and activities of homemaking classes account for the low male participation. Community understanding, friendly attitudes of counselors, a well equipped department, and practical homemaking courses could attract more male participation.