A Treatise on Domestic Economy; For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School

“A Treatise on Domestic Economy; For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School” by Catharine Esther Beecher is a manual from the 1800s that shows how important it is for young women to learn about running a household. It speaks to the need to educate women in domestic skills to improve their lives as wives and mothers. Beecher stresses how women play a vital role in building a healthy society, and should receive relevant instruction. The book begins by discussing the problems women have faced because of poor domestic training and health, arguing that schools should teach domestic economy, just like other subjects, to prepare women for their roles and improve family life overall.