Morality, Gender, and Carol Gilligan

Definition

Carol Gilligan is a psychologist who criticized Kohlberg's theory for being male-centric. She proposed that women have different moral perspectives, focusing more on care and relationships rather than justice.

Related terms

Ethic of Care: A perspective on ethics that emphasizes interconnectedness, caring for others, and maintaining relationships as fundamental to ethical decision making.

Gender Differences in Morality: The concept that men and women may differ in their moral perspectives due to socialization or biological factors.

Feminist Ethics: An approach to ethics that seeks to address gender inequality by emphasizing the importance of traditionally feminine values like compassion and nurturing.