Home Science A science most misunderstood
Published on: March 8, 2026, 4:12 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
Dr Shivani Sawhney shivani9419191387@gmail.com “Oh, so you teach cooking and stitching?” The question is usually accompanied by a polite smile-sometimes curiosity, often condescension. For those of us who have studied or taught Home Science, this reaction is familiar. It is also revealing. It tells us how deeply a powerful discipline has been misunderstood, boxed into outdated gender roles and stripped of its scientific and social significance. The reality is far removed from popular perception. Modern Home Science is a multidisciplinary […]
