The Rest Is Politics: Leading 21: Mary McAleese: Building bridges as the President of Ireland
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Jun 5, 2023 AI Snips
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Women in Leadership
- There are far fewer female leaders throughout history and even today.
- Women are often labeled as "strident" while men expressing the same views are seen as "articulate.
Misogyny in the Catholic Church
- Mary McAleese criticizes the Catholic Church as a "global carrier of the toxic virus of misogyny."
- She believes the Church's embedded misogyny influences attitudes and laws globally.
Canon Law Studies
- Mary McAleese decided to become a canon lawyer to better understand the Church's influence on law.
- She highlights how canon law, the Church's legal system, has historically shaped secular laws, like criminal responsibility starting at age seven.