Fascinating Vintage Photos of Girls Attending Home Economics Classes, 1920s-1930s

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While many people argue that home economics classes are outdated (and patriarchal), the whole point of them was to equip young people with the practical skills they needed to live life as independent adults. Historically, the purpose of these courses was to professionalize housework, to provide intellectual fulfillment for women, and to emphasize the value […]

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