In a different voice

In 'In a Different Voice,' Carol Gilligan challenges the dominant theories of moral development, particularly those of Lawrence Kohlberg, which were based on male subjects and privileged a masculine approach to moral decision-making.

Gilligan argues that women's psychological and moral development is distinct and emphasizes the importance of an 'ethic of care' that values relationships and interconnectedness.

The book has had a significant impact on gender studies, social and developmental psychology, and ethics, and has been widely praised for its insightful and provocative analysis of gender differences in moral reasoning.