The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Men Shouldn't Cook

It's obvious that gender stereotypes are rampant throughout Amish communities. Men should never cook for the family. Cooking is considered "womanly" work, so it's left up to the women of the household. This doesn't mean that men aren't cooking in restaurants or for their business if it's food-related, just not for their families. 

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