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Carol Gilligan, In a Different Voice Gilligan's landmark 1982 book postulates that women develop, not only physically but morally and in terms of identity, differently than men. Women, writes Gilligan, have traditionally been excluded from major human-development studies. She conducted her own studies, asking women about their moral and ethical choices and their definitions of self. The result is a powerful book that draws attention to feelings of loss of self often felt by adolescent girls who define themselves around their relationships with others. In a Different Voice challenges traditional education systems to re-examine how girls are taught during pubescence – to encourage the development of healthy relationships among them without sacrificing their identities. Although the book, with its heavy academic tone, is a challenging read, it carries a potent message worth seeking out. |
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