Changes in House Maintenance and Management by Examining Articles from the Woman’s Magazine FUJIN NO TOMO after World War II
2023 Volume 74 Issue 7 Pages 378-393
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2023 Volume 74 Issue 7 Pages 378-393
In this study, I examined the changes in house maintenance and management by residents. I focused on articles from the woman's magazine FUJIN NO TOMO published from 1946 through 2021. I studied the information about houses, housing life, and housework, and considered how to ensure sustainable maintenance and management of houses in the future.
As a result, I found that articles related to house management were consistently published throughout the years. Those articles were explained clearly to both readers and residents. Specifically, there were many articles on cleaning, tidying up, repairs and renovations, and hygiene and cleanliness. Concerning house maintenance and management, information was repeatedly provided to meet the needs of the changing lifestyle after World War II, which was a period of high economic growth. The shift in lifestyle was reflected in their management methods, transitioning from a focus on house durability to one emphasizing comfort.
