Stereotypes In The Kitchen Analysis
Rough draft
“Turkeys in the Kitchen” by Dave Barry is a very well thought essay that addresses stereotypes and the past of american stereotypes. Barry explains these thoughts with humor and sarcasm but also throwing in facts. He writes about his own thoughts on stereotypes and he explains a little bit about how his thanksgivings go while talking about common stereotypes. The stereotypes discussed in the essay, and this essay, are about how women and men act in the kitchen. I agree with the stereotype talked about in his essay and I will explain the differences between men and women including their difference in cooking, sports, and empathy as mentioned in Dave Barry’s essay.
Stereotypes are a common issue in today’s society. In society women are expected to work in the kitchen and cook for their husband and also do housework. Men are expected to repair things around the house, or sit back and relax while …show more content…
He describes him and his friend at thanksgiving having to watch the kids and watch the Detroit Lions at the same time, “and let's face it, the Detroit Lions are more interesting” (page 73). At most of my thanksgivings, the TV is only on to play seasonal music. But, although, in America 73% of men do watch football games on TV (today.yougov.com). So maybe this stereotype is true also, at least in America.
Next, there is a stereotype that is scientifically proven; women are more empathetic than men. For example, when a woman is faced with a hurting child, they will respond by tending to wounds or being nurturing towards the child, as it is in their nature. This is a statement I got from telegraph.co.uk, and it also says that men react with the “fight or flight” response when faced with stressful situations. This is also mentions briefly in Barry’s essay, but it is pronounced as his wife being patient. Women being more patient goes along with their
“Turkeys in the Kitchen” by Dave Barry is a very well thought essay that addresses stereotypes and the past of american stereotypes. Barry explains these thoughts with humor and sarcasm but also throwing in facts. He writes about his own thoughts on stereotypes and he explains a little bit about how his thanksgivings go while talking about common stereotypes. The stereotypes discussed in the essay, and this essay, are about how women and men act in the kitchen. I agree with the stereotype talked about in his essay and I will explain the differences between men and women including their difference in cooking, sports, and empathy as mentioned in Dave Barry’s essay.
Stereotypes are a common issue in today’s society. In society women are expected to work in the kitchen and cook for their husband and also do housework. Men are expected to repair things around the house, or sit back and relax while …show more content…
He describes him and his friend at thanksgiving having to watch the kids and watch the Detroit Lions at the same time, “and let's face it, the Detroit Lions are more interesting” (page 73). At most of my thanksgivings, the TV is only on to play seasonal music. But, although, in America 73% of men do watch football games on TV (today.yougov.com). So maybe this stereotype is true also, at least in America.
Next, there is a stereotype that is scientifically proven; women are more empathetic than men. For example, when a woman is faced with a hurting child, they will respond by tending to wounds or being nurturing towards the child, as it is in their nature. This is a statement I got from telegraph.co.uk, and it also says that men react with the “fight or flight” response when faced with stressful situations. This is also mentions briefly in Barry’s essay, but it is pronounced as his wife being patient. Women being more patient goes along with their