Abstract
This study investigated the challenges faced by male students of
Home Economics in tertiary institutions in Anambra state. Five
research questions were answered. It adopted a survey research.
The population for the study was 260 students offering Home
Economics as a course of study. 155 students was selected through
random sampling. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data
were analysed using mean. Findings include among others, family
related challenges, society related challenges, self and peers related
challenges. It was recommended that adequate enlightenment
programmes should be given to the public on prospects and career
opportunities in Home Economics, parents should not discriminate
among their children on choice of courses and government should
pay adequate attention to Home Economics education by providing
funds, equipment and training of the teachers.