Impact of Industrialization on Home Economics

Industrialization transformed home economics by shifting production from households to factories. This change increased the availability and variety of goods, making home management easier but also more complex, as families had to budget for purchased goods rather than produce them. It also led to new household technologies, improving efficiency in cooking and cleaning. However, the rise of consumerism and marketing shifted focus from traditional skills to consumption, altering family dynamics and roles, particularly for women, who began to balance work outside the home with domestic responsibilities. Overall, industrialization reshaped how homes are managed and what it means to be economically self-sufficient.