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10,000 BCE
Prehistoic Times
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Period: 10,000 BCE to 3000 BCE
Prehistoric Times
Families were organized around hunting and gathering.
Early resource management involved shelter construction and food preservation. -
Period: 3000 BCE to 500 BCE
Ancient Civilizations
The emergence of agriculture led to more structured family units.
Families managed resources such as land, livestock, and crops for sustenance. -
Period: 500 to 1500
Middle Ages
Feudalism influenced family structures and resource management.
Land ownership was central to power and wealth, with families engaging in subsistence farming. -
1500
Early Modern Period
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Period: 1500 to
Early Modern Period
Industrialization began to reshape the family structure.
The rise of cottage industries and early capitalism impacted household economies. -
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19th Century- Ellen Swallow Richards
A pioneer in home economics, Richards applied scientific principles to household management.
Promoted efficiency, sanitation, and nutrition in family life. -
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American Home Economics Association Formation
Founded to promote better resource management in households.
It later became the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. -
World War II
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Period: to
World War II
Shift in family roles, with women entering the workforce in large numbers.
Resource management adapted to rationing and economic constraints. -
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Post-War Economic Boom
The rise of consumer culture, suburbanization, and changing family dynamics.
Increased focus on family planning and parenting strategies. -
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Late 20th Century
Feminist movements challenged traditional gender roles.
Growing environmental concerns influenced sustainable family resource management.
Digital technology started reshaping household management. -
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21st Century
Families became more diverse and complex.
Technology continues to influence education, communication, and financial decisions.
Sustainable living practices gained more importance in household resource management. -