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“My research suggests that men and women may speak different languages that they assume are the same, using similar words to encode disparate experiences of self and social relationships. Because these languages share an overlapping moral vocabulary, they contain a propensity for systematic mistranslation.”

Quote by Carol Gilligan

Work

In a Different Voice

This book delves into the unique ways in which men and women express themselves, offering insights into the variations in communication patterns and their implications. more

Author

Carol Gilligan
Carol Gilligan

Carol Gilligan is an American psychologist born on November 28, 1936. She is renowned for her contributions to the field of moral development theory, particularly her theory on women's moral development. Gilligan's research highlights the role of gender differences in moral judgment and decision-making. more

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