英文摘要 |
The research explores the path of the psychological process and experiences bywhich a male Home Economics teacher making his career choice. Through a seriesof in-depth, semi-structured interviews to elicit the subject’s own narrative ofevents, the researcher uses a hermeneutic phenomenological approach toundertake data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Severn stages emerge as a result of the topic analysis: 1. Choosing a Collegeand the College Major- I do not know which way the wind is going to blow, 2.College Entry-A Tiger among the roses; 3. Changing College Major- In fact, you donot know my heart; 4. College Graduation- Looking back at my path of search; 5.Career Choice- I came to the unexpected realization that the answer has alwaysbeen there; 6. Teaching Career- The sound of the hoof beat is nothing but abeautiful mistake; 7. Lifetime Career Planning- I am coming home; I am not apasserby. Choosing to become a Home Economics teacher does not conform totraditional thinking on occupations that suit a male. The lack of male participationin the field of Home Economics is an issue greatly in need of attention. The familyis at the heart of Home Economics which, as a discipline, explores various internaland external matters concerning the family. As the family is the commonpossession of both males and females, Home Economics ought not to discriminateaccording to gender and requires the joint participation of both sexes. Theemergence of the male Home Economics teacher has positive significance both fordispelling sexual stereotypes and the development of Home Economics as aspecialized discipline. |