I don't think it's discrimination, most of the people I know with a passion for cooking are men. There's a difference between being a good cook and cooking for the family. One's a skill, the other is a task.
Male chefs are better at promoting themselves, so you hear more about them. There are female chefs, and plenty of moms and grandmas who are loved for their cooking. http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female...
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