Challah baking... who would've thought that such a simple thing could cause such a large debate? The issue of women being thought of as the bakers brings about an interesting scenario. Usually the roles are reversed, and it is the women who are frowned upon by society to step into a "men's line of work". However, to put aside the issue of gender discrimination and bias, challah baking is a Jewish custom, and while society should be open to any Jew practicing it, it has singled out only the women to be eligible. This should not be a gender issue, it should not be one at all, which is exactly the argument of many Jewish men who bake challah. Even gentiles are welcome to take part in this custom, and while it may not be as meaningful to them, they can still bake delicious bread, and withholding that would be depriving the rest of the world of a delicacy.

For the whole article, see below:
http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/198163/challah-and-the-men-who-bake-it