Food studies is concerned with the types of food available, lifestlye and eating patterns of the modern family and the building blocks for a healthier diet. The next topic, resource management & consumer studies is focused on how the family resources are managed form a financial perspective including factors affecting the households consumer decisions and an understanding of the family unit and how it functions. Social Studies deals with the broader organisation of human society and how it functions, marriage and family law. Home design and management is more about the design of the home both internal and external and energy efficiency. Finally textiles, fashion and design covers clothing, fashion and garment construction. As you you will agree home economics whether at junior cert or leaving cert level covers a broad spectrum of topics to be covered by any student.