From Slate Magazine · Luke Winkie · · 1m 30s
More Men Cooking at Home
Millennial men increasingly cook for partners, reversing traditional gender roles in kitchens.
In brief
Millennial men increasingly cook for partners, reversing traditional gender roles in kitchens. College-educated men now cook more than women in households, with 52% of men cooking versus 69% of women in 2023. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
My Cooking Role
I do all the cooking in my marriage, including braising pot roast and making chicken and rice.
My Experience
I cook solo for my wife, who never helps in the kitchen, and I’ve done this for years.
My Group
Most men in my thirties-only group chat cook for their wives more often than women cook for them.
The Data
Laina Ewoldt’s research shows 52% of men cook at home versus 69% of women in 2023, up from 36% to 52% over 20 years.
The Shift
College-educated men are cooking more than ever, with a 18-point increase in home cooking rates.
The Influence
The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen videos helped millennial men feel confident cooking without perfectionism.
The Approach
Millennial men cook as a hobby, enjoying creativity without the stress of traditional domestic duties.
The Balance
Cooking gets praise, but chores like mopping don’t, so men take on cooking to avoid more chores.
The Future
Men who cook for partners help women focus on careers by reducing domestic responsibilities.
The Last Word
I’ll cook tonight using whatever’s in the fridge, hoping to find a meal that works.
The one thing
College-educated men now cook more than women in households, with 52% of men cooking versus 69% of women in 2023.
