Presents a rationale and framework for reconceptualizing the present and future practice of home economics based upon the perception of home economics as a unified field concerned with home and family. The framework combines historic and contemporary views of home economics that integrate professional involvement over time, place, and role. (JOW)

Recasts home economics using systems theory, social construction, and feminist principles in terms of private/public (Hestian/Hermian) space. Suggests that this framework provides a nongendered vocabulary with which to look at family and state as interacting, self-regulating systems. (SK)

Examines the rationale for family studies education, the state of the discipline in school curricula today, and possible future directions educators might consider when planning new family studies courses. (NRJ)

Family and consumer science professionals have an obligation to influence policy that affects the quality of family life. They should develop deeper understanding of why policies sometimes have unintended consequences and should conduct family impact analyses and assessment statements that can heighten the awareness of policymakers. (SK)

Value transformation in home economics may be approached in three ways: How are values changing? How should values be transformed? How can values be transformed? While home economics may be involved in all three approaches, it is the latter two that are the most critical. (Author/CT)

Looks at the phenomenon of dual-career families from a personal basis. Reviews the realities and expectations of both spouses and suggests positive approaches to handling family life. (Availability: CHEA National Office, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3) (JOW)

A conceptual model for home economics is composed of four components: (1) the goal of home economics (optimum family and individual life); (2) the intervention process; (3) the disciplines working to achieve the goal; and (4) environmental influences (natural, human behavioral, and human-constructed environment). (JOW)

Discusses the situated nature of everyday human action in households. Compares the contribution of different scientific paradigms (empirical, interpretive, and critical-emancipatory) to the study of household activity. (Contains 40 references.) (JOW)

The philosophies of both home economics and Canadian aboriginal people include respect for reciprocal relationships between families and the environment, empowerment, systems perspective, and equality in family structures. (SK)

Explores the potential of the field of family studies to provide an investigating body of knowledge in order to form a set of concepts to unify the many disciplines of home economics. Suggests five central concepts for defining the scope of home economics: energy, space, time, management, and family. (NRJ)

Replicating a 1984 study, a survey of home economics/family studies coordinators in the 10 Canadian provinces found the following: home economics has expanded into grades lower than 8; required courses have increased; core curriculum has not changed radically; there is increased focus on family well-being; and there is a need to address curriculum…

The causes for the sudden onset of social revolution are extremely complex and consist of major shifts in the social, economic, and cultural scene. For the field of family studies it is important to understand both the macro scope of these disturbances to the lives of families and the influences that contribute stability. (Author/CT)

Presents the family resolution adopted by the Canadian Home Economics Association and describes family principles to provide direction for policy in terms of well-being, diversity, roles, equality, networks, partnership, finances, and other areas. (SK)

The author states that home economists concerned with the quality of family life must address certain political-moral questions: What kind of society ought we seek? What kind of family life ought we promote and support? What human qualities and skills ought we to foster through the curriculum? (CT)

Stress factors inherent in the institution of the farm family are examined. The current economic crisis is considered, with emphasis on those stressors that affect family relationships. Recommendations are proposed for the human service worker in rural communities. (Author/CH)