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The first male student in Traunstein's home economics school is thrilled!
First male student at the Traunstein Home Economics School: Johannes Eder begins his training as a nutrition specialist.
The first male student in Traunstein's home economics school is thrilled!
A piece of news is causing a stir in Traunstein: for the first time, a male student, Johannes Eder from Pittenhart, visited the “Winterschui”. The 23-year-old decided to complete a one-semester course at the Traunstein State Agricultural School, Home Economics Department. This decision not only arouses interest in those around him, but also sets an example for an equal future in a field traditionally dominated by women. Chiemgau24 reports that Eder sees the training as preparation for a future family.
A total of 20 future specialists in nutrition and household management will be trained in the course. The practical part of this course is particularly appreciated: “Cooking is just fun!” says Eder as he cuts fresh lettuce. The headmistress Sonja Bergmeier emphasizes the large teaching kitchen as the heart of the training. Today, the students are preparing vegetable gratin, salad and raspberry roulade - a great role model for anyone who is still hesitant about entering this area.
A sign of equality
Johannes Eder's step is viewed by the public as a role model. He sees housework as part of equality and would like to use his commitment to encourage other men to take similar paths. Headmistress Bergmeier hopes for more male imitators. “We need more male role models in home economics,” she explains.
In addition to Eder, other students also have their own reasons for taking this course. Nadine Linzmeier quit her job as an industrial clerk to do something social. Veronika Luber would like to turn her hobby – cooking – into a career, while Tina Bachmaier would like to deepen her private cooking skills.
Education and gender roles in transition
The developments in Traunstein are part of a larger social change. Gender inequalities still exist in the education sector. According to an analysis from 2020, the challenges are diverse, ranging from prejudices to stereotypes to the structural influences on development within school types. Bpb.de states, that the gender pay gap and gender disparities in education trends persist.
In many areas, especially in traditionally female professions such as housekeeping, equality and the integration of men are crucial for positive development. Initiatives like those from the Traunstein School of Home Economics are therefore not only welcome, but necessary to break through these stereotypes.
The home economics school in Traunstein looks back on a long history; it was founded in 1923 and has been based in the current building since 1952. It turns out that in this modern facility not only do people learn to cook, but social gender roles are also being rethought to a certain extent.