You guys are missing the point. I don't work long hours whence I can cook. However, on my 2 busy days, I do not have the time. I drive 120km and work non-stop in between. You either make something quick or order a takeaway. My wife is very busy though. It just makes sense that I have learned more in the kitchen, it makes sense that eating out or delivery is so common for very busy people. 74% of UK mums work PT. They aren't all that busy. People who really work are busy. If a couple are both working hard as many here are then they will be less able in the kitchen. Their mother will be better as mother didnt slog it in the corporate world. Times are generally harder today and cooking ties into that. If you have the time to cook then society is typically more forgiving.