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If you hear someone say that "real men don't eat quiche," what are they talking about? sociology

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They are taking about masculinity. This phrase was adopted from the book by Bruce Feirstein on stereotypes about masculinity. Some foods like salads, are perceived to be feminine and foods like gravy and steak are perceived to be masculine.
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