[Survey] South Asian Men on Cooking

[Sadiyah]

My sister came up with the following survey for some assignment of hers and was wondering if the males here can fill it out for her.

Thanks in advance!

South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

Do you cook? Why or why not?

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

Have you ever learned to cook?

Would you cook if you were back home?

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

Lastly, what age range do you fall under?

1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+

[KAKA-ATOM-BUM]

South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

YES.

Do you cook? Why or why not?

Sometimes… because I dont have anyone to cook for me and i get sick of canned tuna.

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

Hell yeah.

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

ofcourse MEN.

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

NO.

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

Sometimes… but its not a “hobby”.

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

Probably not.

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

YES.

Have you ever learned to cook?

YES. I,m self taught.

Would you cook if you were back home?

Maybe, if asked nicely.

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

YES.

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

MEN are better at everything they do.

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

I dont have a wife, u single??

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

I already am more of a man.

[dutch_paki]

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*Originally posted by KAKA-ATOM-BUM: *
South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

YES.

Do you cook? Why or why not?

yea sometimes, because I feel like it

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

errrr sometimes yes sometimes no, depends if i m trying something new

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

I ma go with kaka

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

NO.

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

Sometimes indeed like a hobby

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

she wont mind

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

YES.

Have you ever learned to cook?

self thought yea

Would you cook if you were back home?

sure.

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

YES.

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

am going with kaka again

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

I always clean up after me

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

never bbq ed

[TheNewWannaBe]

Interesting thread Im gonna come back to read the responses later… gotta go now…

[Code_Red]

90% agree with kaka :k:

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

South asian Men can only cook selected dishes. They are good in it. Generally women are better

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

Men are thorough professionals. Women sometimes panic seeing something HUGE (crowd that is )

[PyariCgudia]

women panic with large crowds? How do you explain a phenomemon called Reema?

[Code_Red]

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*Originally posted by PyariCgudia: *
women panic with large crowds? How do you explain a phenomemon called Reema?
[/QUOTE]

Reema ? :-|

cooking ?

[PyariCgudia]

haven’t you seen that recent add on geo/ary? :halo:

[Code_Red]

i don't like to earn sin, watching old women :p

[ahmadjee]

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

Yes

Do you cook? Why or why not?

Yes I do. 1) Its fun 2) learning experience 3) time spent with wife & family 4) Less nagging 5) good food.

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

Mostly

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

Whoever practices more which in general tend to be women.

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

No

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

Regular

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

No

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

No

Have you ever learned to cook?

*Food Channel Rocks *

Would you cook if you were back home?

Yes

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

No

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

** aaaaa **

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

** She complains that I do leave a mess behind but I tell her my food tastes better **

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

YES

Lastly, what age range do you fall under?

21-30

[Shikra]

Re: [Survey] South Asian Men on Cooking

Keep in mind, I cook as a hobby and only a few dishes, not as a profession or a job for the whole family. So my answers will be based on that little bit I do know how to cook.

South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

Yes, but it does not apply to me. I wouldn’t consider it degrading if I was found cooking at home.

Do you cook? Why or why not?

Not really. I don’t know how to. I was never taught how to. However, I do cook small dishes, but not something for the whole family

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

Yes

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

Men

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

No

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

Hobby

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

Yes

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

No

Have you ever learned to cook?

Yes

Would you cook if you were back home?

Yes

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

No

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

It’s ok because they cook better for a larger number of people. Besides, in Southeast Asia, women cook only at home, not in restaurants etc. (mostly) Since it’s to earn money, that’s why men cook in restaurants and women cook at home for the family.

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

N/A

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

No. No.

Lastly, what age range do you fall under?

1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+

21-30

[PakistaniAbroad]

South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

Yes.

Do you cook? Why or why not?

Yes. Just wanted to try it.. appears i can eat it too!

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

You bet!

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

Men.. Duh!

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

will have to see all the clauses of the ‘switching the role’ agreement to be able to answer this.

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

who do u take me for? Martha? I cook when i’m hungry.

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

No.

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

No.

Have you ever learned to cook?

yeah.. from the back of the Shan Masala packet!

Would you cook if you were back home?

probably..

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

typical South Asian men do think that it’s not a man’s job to cook.

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

1. They’re better than the female competition they got
2. It’s a well paid job

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

I’m the King of my Kitchen.. kissee kee majaal.. and i’m a cleanliness freak so no mess shess allowed.

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

I wouldn’t mind women chipping in.. unn koa fursat hee naheeN hoatee gossip say.

Does it make me more of man? yeah.. i get so excited at the prospect of rubbing butter on a sizzling hot chick’s breasts…

Lastly, what age range do you fall under?
1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 60+

kyoN bataooN?

[ammarr]

Re: [Survey] South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

I dont think its considered degrading.. atleast not these days.

Do you cook? Why or why not?

Nope. I would cook when i lived alone, but now i'm with my family.

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

to me, yup..

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?

some men cook better than some women and vice versa.

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

no thanks.

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

hobby, or ofcourse when it needs to be done.

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

not really..

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?

yeh..

Have you ever learned to cook?

learnt as i needed to.

Would you cook if you were back home?

i am back home.

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

yup..

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

its a job. cooking as part of your work is different from chores around the house.

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

not married, but i never leave a mess behind

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

no, not only for men.. and which kind of insecure guy feels more of a man after doing a bbq?

Lastly, what age range do you fall under?

21-30

[amelie]

can i answer for my husband?

South Asian Men on Cooking

Do you agree with the statement, “In South Asia, it’s primarily a woman’s job to cook and is considered degrading if a man is found cooking at home”?

Nope

Do you cook? Why or why not?

Yes, but now adays I'm so busy with work I don't get to do it as often as I like to. I enjoy cooking and being creative with cooking, making snooty items that impress girls (ahh ok impress my wife (seriously i know him he'd say this))

If you do cook, does your cooking taste good?

YES (me his wife, yes!!)

Who do you think cooks better, men or women?
depends, both cook well. in our family my wife does a better job with desi, I do better jobs with french food, snooty desserts and home made icing, creme brle and naijela lawson's chocolate volcano cakes..

If given the chance, would you switch the role with your wife, leaving you in charge of all the cooking?

sure..

Do you cook on a regular basis or just as a hobby?

depends on work, who has more time.

Would your mother like the idea of you cooking instead of your wife?

yes and no. She taught me to do take care of myself and cook but now that i'm married she expresses her desire that my wife "take care of me " and leave cooking/cleaning to her.

Do you think it’s a woman job to cook?
NOPE

Have you ever learned to cook?

YES YES, i have more cookbooks on the shelf than my wife.

Would you cook if you were back home?
yes

From the point of view of a typical South Asian man, do you agree that it’s not a man’s job to cook?

nope

How would you explain the majority of men as chefs in the food business? Why is it okay?

male dominence in any career where they can make money.

Does your wife let you enter the kitchen? Do you leave a big mess behind?

yes, no plus if she cooks, i clean or if we both cook we both clean and so on..

Do you think barbeques are solely for men? Does it make you feel more of a man?

no, yes

Lastly, what age range do you fall under?

21-30,