Even in today’s modern world, there are still jobs that tend to be male dominated. Being a chef is one of them.
For as long as I can remember, being in a kitchen is where I knew I belonged – but I soon learned, the hard way, that as a female chef you either step it up or you go back to the pastry section, “where you belong”. Challenging the sexual dynamics of a modern kitchen can lead to a hostile and stressful working environment. Chefs, female ones in particular, are consistently pressured to prove themselves worthy to work in this environment.
Gordon Ramsay’s image helps build the idea that abusive behaviour is normal; and that is adopted by many chefs
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