History Of Families and Family Resource Management

By llambert11
  • Prehistoric Times
    10,000 BCE

    Prehistoric Times

  • Period: 10,000 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Prehistoric Times

    Families in the prehistoric era were based on hunting and collecting.
    The construction of shelter and the preservation of food are examples of basic resource management techniques for survival.
  • Period: 3000 BCE to 500 BCE

    Ancient Civilizations

    Emergence of agricultural societies leads to more structured family units.
    Families manage resources like land, livestock, and crops to sustain themselves.
  • Period: 500 to 1500

    Middle Ages

    Feudal system shapes family and resource management, with land ownership central to power and wealth.
    Families engage in subsistence farming and domestic production of goods.
  • Period: 1500 to

    Early Modern Period

    Industrialization begins to impact family structures and resource management.
    Emergence of cottage industries and early forms of capitalism affect family economies.
  • Period: to

    19th Century

    Ellen Richards Swallow, pioneer in home economics, promotes scientific principles in household management. Home economics movement gains momentum, emphasizing efficiency, nutrition, and sanitation in family life. Rise of consumer culture influences patterns of family consumption and resource allocation.
  • 19th Century

    19th Century

  • Period: to

    Early 20th Century

    1909: Establishment of the American Home Economics Association (now the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences). Introduction of household appliances and technologies revolutionize domestic life and resource management. World Wars impact family structures and dynamics, with women taking on new roles in the workforce.
  • Period: to

    Mid 20th Century

    Post-war economic boom fuels consumerism and suburbanization trends.
    Increasing focus on family planning and child-rearing practices.
    Development of family therapy and counseling as fields of study.
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    Late 20th Century

    Feminist movements challenge traditional gender roles and power dynamics within families.
    Growing awareness of environmental issues influences family resource management practices.
    Digital technology revolutionizes communication and household management processes.
  • Period: to

    21st Century

    Diversity and complexity characterize contemporary family structures and lifestyles.
    Sustainable living practices gain traction, shaping decisions about resource consumption and conservation.
    Continued integration of technology in family life, impacting communication, education, and leisure activities.

  • cited sources

    For Ellen Swallow Richards photo - ellen swallow richards - Bing images
    Info for Ellen Swallow Richards – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEI_I61eOzY
    Family Resource Management 4th Edition
    https://www.aafcs.org/partnership/about-aafcs
    https://www.albert.io/blog/industrial-revolution-ap-us-history-crash-course/