Culture Archives | Mary Kassian

His Hers Hens and the Madness of Politically Correct Gender Language

Sweden has adopted a new gender-neutral pronoun, “hen.” Does language matter? What if Genesis read, “God created hens in Hen own image”?

God in the Shack

by Mary Kassian

Does the image in this post offend you? If you’re a fan of The Shack, it shouldn’t. Because it’s a visual representation of the idea this movie promotes.

Seeing Red on Women’s Day

by Mary Kassian

This Women’s Day, women will go on strike and wear RED – the color of energy, action, and anger. But will their collective outrage actually help women?

Black Lives Matter Too

by Mary Kassian

ALL lives matter! . . . but the slogan fails to take into account what it’s like to walk a mile in a black woman’s shoes.

Conscious Uncoupling is Hollywood’s Fancy New Word for Divorce

by Mary Kassian

Gwyneth Paltrow is “consciously uncoupling.” It sounds so nice. But CU’s 3 ideas about divorce just don’t measure up.

The Globe and Mail suggested that women who get married should say “I don’t” to changing their name. It cited research that demonstrates that a woman who assumes her husband’s name is regarded as more emotional, less intelligent, less competent and less ambitious.

Statement on Abuse on the Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

by Mary Kassian

It’s the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Here’s a powerful statement against abuse.

Warning: Photoshopped Women

by Mary Kassian

Legislators in Israel have passed a law to put warning labels on photoshopped images. But will that help boost female self-esteem and body satisfaction?

A Black and White Choice NOT to read Fifty Shades of Grey

by Mary Kassian

She was listed by Times as one of the most 100 influential people in the world. But in my mind, it’s a black and white choice not to read her disturbing book.

Transgender Beauty Pageant Contestant paves way for Discrimination against Women

by Mary Kassian

A transgender woman named “Jenna” competed in the Miss Canada pageant. But what happens if a he-turned-she wants into the Olympics?

Five Problems I have with SlutWalk Marches

by Mary Kassian

SlutWalk marches protest a culture that’s too permissive with rape and sexual assault. But do they actually contribute to the problem they’re trying to solve?

Women aren’t Fish and Men aren’t Bicycles

by Mary Kassian

A Target T-shirt for girls reinforces the feminist idea that “A woman needs man like a fish needs a bicycle.” But is this independent attitude ruining girl’s relationships? Do women, in actual fact, need men?