Yes, more men are baking and cooking non-professionally. Cooking and baking at home has become increasingly more gender neutral. In fact, my brother-in-law used to mail my sister (prior to their marriage) cakes that he baked.
They were long distance in the beginning of their relationship. Men do cook and bake for their dates, significant others and spouses. It is considered to be pretty romantic and is one of the best ways to show them you care.
Also, their buddies no longer (or not often) laugh about it. In addition, there are a lot more easy-to-bake options for beginners. You can also learn through Youtube cooking videos.
Cooking and baking is common for both genders. It is not an automatic assignment for women any longer.
In his 2000 book, Disciplined Minds: A Critical Look at Salaried Professionals and the Soul-Battering System that Shapes Their Lives, Jeff Schmidt observes that qualified professionals are less creative and diverse in their opinions and habits than non-professionals, which he attributes to the subtle indoctrination and filtering which accompanies the process of professional training. His evidence is both qualitative and quantitative, including professional examinations, industry statistics and personal accounts of trainees and professionals.
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