"A woman's place is in the kitchen" - so why are professional kitchens full of men?
Answers:
Firstly, I categorically object to the statement that a woman's place is in the kitchen. As a male, I do not like the stereotyping of women.
Professional kitchens are full of men for a number of reasons.
1. It is a cultural stereotype in white English society that domestic cooking is the preserve of the wife, whilst paid cooking (full-time) is the preserve of the male of the species.
2. A cultural stereotype still exists in the UK that full time work is the preserve of men - this covers all occupations from stockbroker to roadsweeper. In actuality, we have a lot of women working as Barristers, Stockbrokers and other senior roles, but much work still needs to be done in this respect.
3. The only realistic reason for the preponderance of male chefs is that the work of the chef is very demanding in the physical sense. You are on your feet for hours, often moving heavy pans full of liquid,and in very hot conditions,and also in unsocial hours. It is generally accepted that men have greater physical strength than women (although women have greater physical endurance).
So there is some fact mixed in with a lot of historical baggage.
Because men are better at everything than women.
agree with you
but did you know that all those so called professional chefs - men - go home and eat meals made by their wives !
so its quite hypocritic dont you think?
women are better cleaners and pot scrubbers, thats a fact- i read it in a magazine
Because men work for a living
cos they are confused they think there woman too haha
That's a famous old saying - were in 2006 now.. The 'rules' have changed, and the bar has been raised! ;)
because men always dream to be a perfect woman LOL
Drunk 365 stole my thunder!
Because they're better at cooking?
LOL
Good one!
Because they prolly think that only men can get paid for the cooking, while its the wife's duty ;)
"A woman's place is in the kitchen and on the kitchen counter" *smiles* Happy Tuesday!
you don't want to be there - it's hell working in a kitchen with men!
As a professional female chef I wonder this all the time! Probalby something to do with the unsociable hours and the testosterone fuelled ego trips of a lot of male chefs. Luckily I'm as arrogant as any man and don't have kids so I can still work at the job I love.
because we can cook better these days,
ps. while im typing this i have a pie in the oven and potatoes and veg on. whilst fiance is sitting on butt with daughter.
what a crock. women deliver babies, men just make them.
one at home is cooking for the husband but professional ones are for the public.
same reason as why there are sooo many male nurses around.. they're queer. just kidding.
I wud say its becoz men can take a lot of crap from the bosses, men can try a lot of experiment when they cook. men have patience when it comes to work.
I donèt think itès the case anymore; most men have gotten fed up of eating tofu and brown rice with no fat no sugar no taste sauce on their veggie burger. So they took over the kitchen, became more adventurous, and donèt worry as much about calories, carbs, or fat. The results is tastier more surprising food, while the eats not being as healthy. Mind you, this is just a theory, but don't shove it aside until you try more ribs! :P
Men are better cooks, they just dont want to at home cause a womans place is in the kitchen. Professional is the key word here.
not true, "A woman's place is between a man and a mattress"
Because truthfully, men are better cooks! My husband is a pastry chef and he can cook amazing. It is fun to watch him throw things together - and it always tastes great! His desserts are simply the best; he even made our wedding cake - a 5-tier masterpiece that I will always remember.
because they will pay a man to do what woman do for free
Same reason that a woman who works with clothing is a seamstress, while a man doing the same is a tailor.
This is a long-standing double standard.
For instance, when asked to describe a "chef" most people describe a man, but a "cook" tends to be seen as female.
The same thing happens in the eduction field. "Professor" connotates "man" for many people, while "teacher" connotates woman.
Clearly the higher status (and higher pay) jobs have been reserved for men - witness the perceived difference in status between a "waitress" (which many people picture in a diner) and a waiter (which connotates fine dining).
But things are changing, and pointing it out is a powerful tool moving us to that end.
not all men are a professional chefs dear. I am
'cus more and more women are refusing to cook for their men?
We're better cooks! - simple as that
Men think they know it all lol
A woman is the boss in the kitchen at home.
In the hotels/restaurants' kitchens, men are the bosses.
Shows we are much better at creative cooking, whereas women are better in preparing everyday meals for the family.
There are not many people that even believe that anymore and it has nothing to do with restaurants/chef careers anyway.
There was a time when it was thought that women belonged at home taking care of babies and do the cooking AT home.
The answers post by the user, for information only, UKQnA.com does not guarantee the right.