Authors : Megha Suresh Dawande & Vandana Dhawad
Page Nos : 305-312
Description :
In recent times, there is an increase in the workload of women in the urban areas. Constant irruptions and unexpected demands on her time and energy, disturb the pattern of her work and she may end up, tense and tired and if the homemaker is employed or an entrepreneur then it leads to exertion and affecting her health. Technological advancement has brought many tools and are available in the market. The present study was conducted for checking and comparing, which kitchen tools (Traditional and Innovative) save motion of the homemaker’s. For this purpose, 15 homemakers from Nagpur city were selected as a sample. Data was collected through survey and experiment method. For survey a questionnaire-cum-interview method was used and for experiment five Traditional tools (Knife, mortar pestle, Traditional Grater, Traditional method of Corn kernelling, Chopping board with attached knife) and five innovative tools (Vegetable cutter, Crusher, Innovative Grater, Corn kerneler, Chopper) were selected. Result showed that Innovative tools are energy saving devices, increases the homemaker’s efficiency with less number of motion and also reduce fatigue.
