Examiner: Sexism and Sushi
The world of sushi-making has, for the most part, belonged to men for centuries. Only in the last decade or so did women, and very few may I add, start to infiltrate this sacred yet sexist world of raw seafood delicacies. More elusive than UFOs and Bigfoot combined, most of us, I would speculate, have never caught sight of a female sushi chef in Los Angeles, much less the rest of the world. Why such a palpable absence of females?...Although the gender make-up of sushi restaurant staff reflects that of Japanese culture, many sushi joints in Los Angeles are run by non-Japanese entrepreneurs. Still, in order to emulate traditional Japanese sushi the image of the restaurant must take into consideration all details from the food to the sex of the employees. Very few female sushi chefs have attained mainstream status...more...
