Gender perspectives on food and cooking skills

Abstract

Attempts to draw together some of the key themes which those attempting to promote food and cooking skills need to consider, with particular emphasis on issues affected by gender. Raises concerns about the construction of “eating disorders”, of diet and weight concerns among women, and of how food is managed in the household. Refers to some of the feminist literature in order to help to explain these patterns. Discusses how to tackle problems with food and eating in a preventive way in schools.