When Ada attended high school in the 1950s, home economics was a course that was offered for female students while male students were allowed to take wood shop and auto mechanics. What term describes this course arrangement?

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Gender traditionalism refers to the adherence to traditional gender roles and expectations in educational and societal settings. The course arrangement described in the question reflects this traditionalism, as female students were expected to learn domestic skills while male students were given opportunities to learn practical skills related to traditionally male-dominated fields.

When Ada Attended High School in the 1950s, Home Economics