Rachel works for a pharmaceutical company and is faced with a moral dilemma. She has seen other employees flushing certain dangerous products down the toilet because the hazardous waste container is full. Gilligan suggests that because Rachel is female, she will resolve this dilemma using the:

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Gilligan's theory of moral development suggests that women tend to use the morality of care, which prioritizes maintaining relationships and preventing harm to others, while men tend to use the morality of justice, which emphasizes rules and principles. Rachel's concern for the danger posed to the environment suggests that she may prioritize care over justice, making choice B, the morality of care, the best answer. Choices C and D, preconventional and postconventional levels, are not applicable as Rachel's dilemma is more related to her personal values and ethics, rather than her stage of moral development. Choice A, morality of justice, may also be a valid consideration, but the focus on the danger to the environment suggests that the morality of care is a stronger response.

Rachel Works for a Pharmaceutical Company and Is Faced with a Moral