Carol Gilligan

Question 1

suggested that women and men have different views on morality based on differences in socialization and life experiences: (2)

Answer 1

• men are concerned with law and order, and use abstract standards of right and wrong
• women analyze social relationships and the social consequences of behavior

Question 2

stages of female moral development (3)

Answer 2

• a woman is motivated by selfish concerns
• she recognizes her responsibility to others
• makes decisions based on the desire to do the greatest good for both herself and for others

Question 3

what did gilligan argue? (2)

Answer 3

• men are socialized to make moral decisions based on justice perspective (what is fairest)
• women are socialized to make decisions on responsibility and care perspective (who will be hurt least)