Joan Jacobs Brumberg, Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow and Professor of Human Ecology at Cornell University, called Home Economics "an important female ghetto," and asked, "What other group of American women did so much, all over the country, and got so little credit? " In the 21st century, we remain relevant, even as our programs are dismantled. Here's a place to come together and discuss pressing issues.
I think that meditation is a good example of how the mind, body, spirit, and society are all interconnected. I have spoken with some AAFCS members about this--we need to do more as a profession to study and promote the effect of spirituality (including but not limited to meditation) on health, well-being, and interpersonal relationships.
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