As the only daughter in my immediate family, there have been several times I’ve experienced sexism due to my parents’ reinforcement of strict gender roles. “Porque eres una niña” seemed to be their logical response to why I needed to cook and not either one of my two brothers. Even as I’ve gotten older, these gender roles are still cemented in their belief system, particularly when it comes to the concept of marriage and what it means to be a good wife.
One thing I’ve heard time and time again is that not knowing how to cook makes you incompatible for marriage.
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And these people on Twitter are also reinforcing my parents traditional, and bs, values.
There’s also the belief that the inability to cook makes you “not Latina enough.”
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However, not *all* Latinas cook and they shouldn’t be expected to.
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Guilty, and not sorry.
It’s these gender role expectations that are making women on the internet clap back. ??
@ latino men
latina women dont exist to be your personal cooks/maids you arent entitled to our labor get off your ass & make your own plate— maminextdoor (@_seleneeee) October 25, 2017
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Yes, yes, and yes. ??
Here’s a response for the men who say they can’t be in a relationship with a woman if she can’t cook:
I hope you can cook as well, since that’s a clear standard for you. https://t.co/HN2EtpQ3vl
— DEC. 16 (@natanic_) September 26, 2017
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This is what I tell my brothers.
And this one is for those who say a woman isn’t “Latina enough” if she can’t cook:
People bash me for being Latina and not knowing how to cook. Sorry, I'm busy learning physiology to save your enchilada-clogged arteries l8r
— Crystal Blanco (@Crystalblancoxo) July 13, 2017
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YESSSS. ??
After all, your cooking skills or lack of, don’t define your identity as a Latina.
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So if you can’t cook, screw it. Own up to it.
Ppl asking me if I know how to cook just because I'm Latina.
Lol boyyy idk how to cook I just know how to make a sandwich and noodles. Peace— cathalina ? (@CataCapdevila3) July 14, 2015
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Take it or leave it… or make your own damn sandwich.
Maybe people will be disappointed that you’re not fulfilling their expectation of what a Latina should be…
My dad just told me to cook. Since my mom’s gone with my sisters.
Me: Okay, so do you want Cheerios or lucky charms ?
*shakes his head*
— Sandrraahh ? (@sandy_o95) October 31, 2017
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My dad would also shake his head. But oh well. *shrugs shoulders*
…but if they complain about it again, you can always cook them this:
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As my mom would say, come chorro.
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