Men in the Kitchen; A Change Long Overdue
Sincerely speaking, I love this topic coming from Hiveghana this week. It makes me remember the first time I stepped into the kitchen to cook a proper meal. My mother had fallen ill, and my younger siblings were looking at me with hungry eyes. At that moment, I realized that cooking wasn’t about gender—it was about survival, about love, about responsibility
For a long time, society placed the kitchen under the "women's department." Men were raised to believe that their duty was outside the home—working, providing, and protecting. Meanwhile, women were taught that their place was in the kitchen, cooking meals, and taking care of the home. But let’s be honest, times have changed, and so must our mindset
Today, we no longer live in a world where men go out hunting while women stay home cooking the catch. We live in a time where both men and women have jobs, dreams, and ambitions. If a woman can step into the workplace, why can’t a man step into the kitchen?
Men helping in the kitchen is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of love, care, and growth. A man who can cook is a man who understands that food is not just fuel—it is an act of service. It is a way of showing love to his family, his partner, and even himself
I’ve seen households where the wife works long hours, comes home exhausted, and still has to prepare meals while her husband sits on the couch scrolling through his phone. Is that fair? Is that love? A real man should not sit and watch his partner struggle when he has two hands to help. We should also think about the next generation. What are we teaching our sons if they never see their fathers in the kitchen? We are raising boys who will grow up expecting a woman to do everything for them. And what about our daughters? Do we want them to believe that they must carry the weight of the home alone?
Let’s be real, cooking is not that hard. Anyone can learn. It is not about talent, but effort. Even if a man doesn’t know how to cook a full meal, he can start small—washing dishes, chopping onions, setting the table. These little actions make a big difference. Personally, I find cooking to be a deeply fulfilling experience. The smell of onions sizzling in oil, the taste of a well-seasoned dish, the smile on my loved ones’ faces when they take that first bite—these are moments of pure joy. Cooking is not just a chore; it is an art, a therapy, a way of expressing oneself
So, am I for or against men helping in the kitchen? Without a doubt, I am 100% for it. A home is built on partnership, not outdated roles. A man who cooks is a man who understands that love is not just words—it is action. And if cooking a meal for your family is not an act of love, then what is?
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