My husband is a fantastic cook. Does that make him "passive"? And are you saying women who make dinner are "passive" - and that they should be?

"In the early 1930s and prior to, a “real man” was typically seen as a person with pure authority and power, who was tasked with decision making for women (Encyclopedia.com), while women were seen as domestic and the primary caretaker. The Depression (1929-1939) brought about a change in this dynamic with the increased dependence on women. Many of the “pink collar” jobs were impacted less by the Depression than jobs in the heavy industry, which men typically took on (Encyclopedia.com). Still, women and men were placed in completely different categories, with women still facing harsh restrictions. Many men during this time felt threatened and shamed by their “lost masculinity” and increasing dependence on women."

It's been about 100 years. Get over it.

https://u.osu.edu/cs1100au21abedi/2021/08/31/gender-roles-in-the-1930s-and-40s-g-jang-week-2/