What is Carol Gilligan's main theory about males and females?

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Answer 1

"Women were taught to care for other people and expect others to care for them."

"Gilligan asserted that women have differing moral and psychological tendencies than men. According to Gilligan, men think in terms of rules and justice and women are more inclined to think in terms of caring and relationships. She asks that Western society begin to value both equally."

Considered a feminist she shows some of a woman's perspective. In my opinion she is somewhat one sided, but that's her field and perhaps long overdue. It remains for us to envision an integrated view and much needs to be done in that field alone and in the others, in understanding how people relate. A wider view gives a better perspective, even in one discipline. Interdisciplinary studies continue to grow. Traditional women's gifts, such as love, patience, compassion, people skills, creativity, intuition or speed thinking, spirituality and emotional intelligence are in the forefront of the 21st century and beyond, as essential for all persons.