For nearly as long as civilization has existed, patriarchy - enforced through the rights of the firstborn son - has been the organizing principle, with few exceptions. Hanna Rosin civilizationenforceexception Change image and share on social
Ever since viewing screens entered the home, many observers have worried that they put our brains into a stupor. An early strain of research claimed that when we watch television, our brains mostly exhibit slow alpha waves - indicating a low level of arousal, similar to when we are daydreaming. Hanna Rosin alphaarousalbrain share on social
One way the Tea Party has benefited female candidates - and the conservative movement generally - is by consciously steering clear of social issues. Hanna Rosin benefitcandidateclear Change image and share on social
Most days I struggle just to be accepted into the camp of plain old feminists. This is mainly because I am not by nature ideological and generally suspicious of people who are. Hanna Rosin acceptcampday Change image and share on social
If my own current husband was suddenly a stay-at-home dad, it would be emasculating. That would be hard for me. Hanna Rosin currentdademasculate Change image and share on social
Transsexualism is far less common than homosexuality, and the research is in its infancy. Scattered studies have looked at brain activity, finger size, familial recurrence, and birth order. Hanna Rosin activitybirthbrain Change image and share on social
Maybe there's something about the outsiderness of being Jewish that makes for a fiery feminist type. Hanna Rosin feministfieryjewish Change image and share on social
There comes a point in nearly every book event I've done when a little feminist revolt stirs inside the crowd. Hanna Rosin bookcrowdevent Change image and share on social
Because women have been marginalised, they're more likely to behave like immigrants and continue to push themselves forward in order to avoid falling through the cracks, but I don't think a happy ending comes from matriarchy. Hanna Rosin avoidbehavecontinue share on social
Women don't give up things. They don't give up responsibilities. They add new things. They exhaust themselves and still don't give anything up. And. And. And. And. And they do all these other things at the same time, which can be exhausting. Hanna Rosin addexhaustgive share on social