The name "home economics" became viewed as anti-feminist despite being designed with the largely feminist principle of promoting women's education.

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While the name "home economics" has been viewed as anti-feminist, the original intent of the field was to promote women's education and improve their lives both in the home and in the workforce. Home economics was founded on largely feminist principles, and its early advocates were women who sought to improve the lives of women and families. However, as the field developed and became associated with traditional gender roles, it lost much of its feminist focus and became viewed as anti-feminist.

The Name "Home Economics" Became Viewed as Anti-Feminist Despite Being