Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: SOCL 4252: Food in American History and Culture: Gender & Food

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The Birth of the Patio Daddy-O: Outdoor Grilling in Postwar America
How outdoor grilling became a male activity.
Folger's Coffee Commercial
Stereotypical coffee-making and BBQ gender roles are on display in this 1960's.TV ad.
Who Has Time To Cook? How Family Resources Influence Food Preparation
This USDA report concluded that "household time resources significantly affect how much time is allocated to preparing food."
Who’s Cooking? Trends in US Home Food Preparation by Gender, Education, and Race/Ethnicity from 2003 to 2016
This study finds that "home cooking in the United States is increasing, especially among men, though women still cook much more than men."