Rachel works at a nursery and is faced with a moral dilemma. Mrs. Wilkinson is late picking up her child from the nursery on a regular basis. The nursery rules state that the school has to charge parents $1.00 for every minute that they are late. However, Rachel knows that Mrs. Wilkinson is a low-income, single parent who cannot afford the late charges. Gilligan suggests that because Rachel is female, she will resolve this dilemma based on the:
A) Morality of Justice
B) Morality of Care
C) Pre-Conventional Level
D) Post-Conventional Level

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Gilligan suggests that women are more likely to approach ethical dilemmas with a focus on the morality of care, which emphasizes relationships and the needs of others, rather than the morality of justice, which focuses on abstract principles of fairness and rights. In this scenario, Rachel's consideration of Mrs. Wilkinson's personal circumstances and the potential impact of the late charges on her aligns with the morality of care.

Rachel Works at a Nursery and Is Faced with a Moral