I frequently see this image shared along with self-righteous moralizing about how awful life was when most women were homemakers.

Every good craftsman (and craftswoman) appreciates good tools. A carpenter who finds value in being a carpenter will appreciate being given a good quality carpentry tool. If a woman finds value in being a homemaker, than she'll appreciate being given a good quality homemaking tool. If I bought my wife a state of the art blender or food processor, I know she'd love it. Gifts don't need to be useless baubles to be appreciated.

Yeah, I know it's usually shared as a joke, but that in itself is evidence of how far our culture has fallen. Why is it funny to shame and ridicule others for choosing a vital and honorable profession?