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Gilligan's Ethics of Care perspective

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Gilligan's Ethics of Care perspective is a moral theory developed by psychologist Carol Gilligan that emphasizes the importance of relationships, empathy, and compassion in ethical decision-making. It suggests that individuals prioritize caring for others and maintaining connections over abstract principles or rules.

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