The launch of a space shuttle can still make you weep with amazement and wonder, if you happen to be watching it. Hanna Rosin amazementhappenlaunch Change image and share on social
If men can quilt and take over the kitchen, then women can pick up a wrench and fix a leaky pipe. Hanna Rosin fixkitchenleaky Change image and share on social
Interestingly, one thing I've found that neither women nor men give up on is the idea of men as protectors. Even in cases where the woman is earning more, they'll often tell me that if there were a fire or something, they would expect the man to be the one to protect them. Hanna Rosin caseearnexpect share on social
The first time someone tried to share the Gospel with me, I naively explained that I was Jewish and born in Israel, thank you... This was a big mistake. In certain parts of Christian America, admitting I was an Israeli-born Jew turned me into walking catnip. Hanna Rosin admitamericabear share on social
The general image of a man in an American sitcom is like a complete moron. You'd think the industry was run by a feminist cabal. Hanna Rosin americancabalcomplete Change image and share on social
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
Every new medium has, within a short time of its introduction, been condemned as a threat to young people. Pulp novels would destroy their morals, TV would wreck their eyesight, video games would make them violent. Hanna Rosin condemndestroyeyesight share on social
Evolutionary psychology tells us that men, especially powerful men, feel invincible and entitled to spread their seed, and that women can't resist the scent of masculine power. Women, by contrast, are said to be more altruistic and collaborative, seeking power so that they can share it with others. Hanna Rosin altruisticcollaborativecontrast 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
The average American worker gets something like 14 days of paid vacation. In my school, you'd use up ten of those taking care of your kids on teacher professional days, then tack on a couple more for kids getting sick. Hanna Rosin americanaveragecare share on social