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In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development
In a Different Voice Psychological Theory and Women's Development Author:Carol Gilligan Since its publication more than a decade ago, this highly influential book has won international acclaim and pioneered a revolution in our understanding of female development psychology. Now, with more than half a million copies of the first edition inprint, Carol Gillgan reflects on the impact and implictions of her findings in a new preface to... more » her classic study.
Carol Gilligan believes that psychology has persistently and systematically misunderstood women. Repeatedly, developmental theories have been built on observations of men's lives. Here, Gilligan attempts to correct psychology's misperceptions and refocus its view of female personality. The result reshapes our understanding of human experience.« less
A look at the way traditional (male) psychologists have devalued gender differences inherent in the way women approach questions of morals and ethics. A fascinating read!