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From: fine@nmtvax.UUCP (Andrew J Fine)
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Subject: Re: "Housewife" vs. "Domestic Engineer"
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Date: Mon, 10-Mar-86 15:25:48 EST
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In article <> kort@hounx.UUCP (B.KORT) writes:
>
>I never liked either term.  My favorite is "Homemaker".  What other
>accurate, yet emotionally neutral terms can others suggest for this
>very important role?
>
>--Barry Kort   ,..ihnp4!hounx!kort

Try borrowing words from the military:

Quartermaster - person in charge of quarters, accomodations, and supply.
Base Commander - a homemaker who is also the head of household.
Mess Officer - person in command of the kitchen.

Andrew Jonathan Fine