A review by intensej
The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live by Danielle Dreilinger
3.0
3.5 stars
Dreilinger provides an interesting look at the history of home economics in America. It was difficult to keep track of all of the people since the book covers events from 1860 to 2020. I appreciated that Dreilinger provided context for some of the events in the history of home economics by acknowledging that the field would often be limited to white women and Black home economists would not be given the same opportunities. This book will make you rethink everything you know about home economics.
Dreilinger provides an interesting look at the history of home economics in America. It was difficult to keep track of all of the people since the book covers events from 1860 to 2020. I appreciated that Dreilinger provided context for some of the events in the history of home economics by acknowledging that the field would often be limited to white women and Black home economists would not be given the same opportunities. This book will make you rethink everything you know about home economics.