The Lady Vanishes
Malcolm Gladwell discusses the effects of moral licensing, focusing on women’s rights in predominately male areas such as the Royal Academy of Art, and the politics in Australia. In both cases, women are faced with severe resistance after initially being lauded for their savviness. Gladwell explains, in the context of moral licensing that men find themselves vindicated because they have adopted an open, progressive view. Thus, they return to their prejudiced ways and stop women from achieving equal status. I was fascinated by the prevalence of moral licensing. Even Park Geun-hye, the president of South Korea, could be interpreted as a case of moral licensing. Korean politics has always been dominated by men, and Park Geun-hye is the first female president of Korea. But was she really the best candidate for the job? Now, I am not sure. Many now argue that she became president because of her familial connections and her gender. Maybe that is why she has been plagued with ru