Characteristics and Problems of the Study of Home Economics related to Citizenship

Abstract

  The purpose of this research was to examine the characteristics and problems of home economics studies in citizenship education which itself attempts to resolve the issues of life instability among children and youths. We also aimed to present a logic for overcoming these issues.

  We selected thirty-four research papers in home economics citizenship education based on four keywords: shitizunshippu (citizenship), consumer citizen, citizenship, independent citizen. Then, we analyzed how the researchers established subjects and defined terms.

  Our results indicate that many studies focused on suggesting educational contents and methods. Furthermore, the treatment of key issues indicated that researchers focused on individuals and their social participation, organized on a spatial scale. However, we clarified that existing studies lack a consideration for actual cooperativity. Therefore, we present “A Tentative Logic of Home Economics Practices to Foster Citizenship Based on Development Process of Cooperativity” which establishes a middle area between the individual and community in class, and emphasizes dialogue and cooperation with various peoples.