Question

Who is the author of In a Different Voice?

• A. Nel Noddings
• B. Carol Gilligan
• C. Virginia Held
• D. Milton Mayeroff

Hint:

In a Different Voice is written by Carol Gilligan and is closely linked with ethics of care.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
In a Different Voice is an important book in feminist ethics and moral psychology. It challenged traditional theories of moral development that were based mainly on male experiences.

Step 1: Identify the theme of the book.
The book discusses care, relationships, responsibility and the moral voice of women. It is especially connected with the ethics of care.

Step 2: Identify the author.
The author of In a Different Voice is: \[ \text{Carol Gilligan} \] She criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's model of moral development for ignoring women's moral perspectives.

Step 3: Compare with other options.
Nel Noddings and Virginia Held are also important care ethicists, but they did not write In a Different Voice. Milton Mayeroff wrote on caring, but he is not the author of this text. Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{Carol Gilligan}} \]