The Home Economics Story 1951

This high-school educational film describes the benefits and opportunities available to young women who go to college and major in home economics. The film follows Kay, Helen, Louise, and Jean throughout their college years, as they take a variety of interesting and useful classes and eventually accept job offers in their chosen specialties. Nevertheless, the traditional middle-class ideals of marriage and stay-at-home motherhood are reinforced.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Iowa State College
Release Date 1 January 1951
25 mins