Household Administration, Its Place in the Higher Education of Women
Empowering Women Through Practical Education and Domestic SkillsBy Various
Length6h 40m
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In "Household Administration, Its Place in the Higher Education of Women," a collective of thought leaders from the late 19th century engage with the pivotal role of household management in women's education. This work delves into the intersection of domestic responsibilities and intellectual development, advocating for the inclusion of household administration as a critical component of higher education for women. Through a blend of practical guidance and theoretical discourse, the authors illuminate the importance of equipping women with skills that empower them within both the domestic sphere and the public realm, reflecting the progressive educational trends of their time. The authors, including prominent educators and advocates for women's rights, were deeply influenced by the socio-cultural shifts occurring during this period. Their commitment to women's education emerged from a recognition that domestic expertise was undervalued yet essential for social advancement. They sought to challenge the prevailing narrative that confined women's roles and, in doing so, aimed to elevate the status of household management as a legitimate and intellectually enriching discipline. This book is a must-read for historians, educators, and social reformers interested in the evolution of women's education. By exploring the foundational ideas of domesticity as a platform for empowerment and social change, the text offers insightful reflections on the challenges and triumphs of women in higher education. Its historically rich context and progressive vision make it a crucial addition to the canon of feminist literature.
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GenreEducation and Learning
Length6 hrs 40 mins
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Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1COMMON-SENSE BIOLOGY
29(b) The Problems of Domestic Service
2THE IMPORTANCE OF BACTERIOLOGY
30(c) A Discussion of Domestic Budgets
3METHOD OF STUDY
31(d) Conclusion
4COMMON-SENSE BIOLOGY AS AN ART
32FOOTNOTES:
5THE GAINS AND LOSSES OF CIVILISATION
33SOME RELATIONS OF SANITARY SCIENCE TO FAMILY LIFE AND INDIVIDUAL EFFICIENCY By ALICE RAVENHILL
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6THE INFLUENCE OF COMMON-SENSE BIOLOGICAL TRAINING ON SOCIAL WORK
34I. MAN’S PLACE IN NATURE
7ANTHROPOLOGY A BRANCH OF BIOLOGY
35II. FACTORS ADVERSE TO HUMAN PROGRESS
8WOMAN’S SYNTHETIC POWERS AS AN INSTRUMENT TO EFFICIENCY
36III. STAGES IN THE GROWTH OF SANITARY SCIENCE
9FOOTNOTES:
37IV. WHY THE IDEALS OF MODERN HYGIENE ARE NOT ATTAINED
10SCIENCE IN THE HOUSEHOLD By Mrs. W. N. SHAW
38V. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF MAN’S PHYSICAL NATURE
11THE AIM AND METHODS OF MODERN EDUCATION
39VI. THE ORIGIN OF FAMILY LIFE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO SANITARY SCIENCE
12THE VALUE OF A SCIENTIFIC TRAINING
40VII. WOMAN’S VOCATION IN HOME AND FAMILY LIFE
13PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN THE HOUSEHOLD
41VIII. THE FUNCTION OF THE FAMILY IN NATIONAL LIFE
14EFFECTS OF CHANGES OF TEMPERATURE ON AIR
42IX. THE MEANING OF INFANCY
15EFFECT OF CHANGES OF TEMPERATURE ON WATER
43X. CAUSES WHICH MENACE HEALTHFUL INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD
16RADIANT HEAT
44XI. THE SOURCE OF THESE CAUSES TO BE FOUND IN FAULTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOME
17CONDUCTION OF HEAT
45XII. HARMONIES AND DISHARMONIES IN HUMAN LIFE
18METHODS OF DOMESTIC HEATING
46XIII. THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HYGIENE IN FAMILY LIFE
19CHEMICAL SCIENCE IN THE HOUSEHOLD
47XIV. WOMAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HOME ADMINISTRATION
20THE CHEMISTRY OF THE BODY
48XV. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE HOME
21CONCLUSION
49XVI. HOME LIFE AN IMPORTANT SPHERE FOR SANITARY SCIENCE
22THE ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF THE HOUSEHOLD By MABEL ATKINSON, M.A. (Glasgow)
50FOOTNOTES:
23I. INTRODUCTORY
51MODERN WOMAN AND THE DOMESTIC ARTS By Mrs. R. W. EDDISON Member, Education Committee, West Riding County Council, Etc.
24II. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE POSITION OF THE HOUSEHOLD IN ENGLAND
52I. NEEDLEWORK AND DRESSMAKING
25(a) The Household in the Mediæval Period
53INTRODUCTION
26(b) The Position of the Household from the Fifteenth to the Nineteenth Centuries
54THE “PRINCIPLES” OF NEEDLEWORK
27III. THE PRESENT ORGANISATION OF THE HOUSEHOLD
55CONCLUSION
28(a) The Organisation of the Household as Affected by the Housing Question
56II. HOUSECRAFT
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