"The moral imperative that emerges repeatedly in the women's interviews is an injunction to care, a responsibility to discern and alleviate the 'real and recognizable trouble' of this world. For the men Kohlberg studied, the moral imperative appeared rather as an injunction to respect the rights of others and thus to protect from interference the right to life and self-fulfillment." This quote is from
A) Carol Gilligan.
B) Nel Noddings.
C) Virginia Held.
D) Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

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This quote is from Carol Gilligan, who is known for her work in moral development, particularly in contrasting male and female perspectives on ethics. Her research highlighted how women tend to emphasize care and relationships in moral decision-making, while men focus more on justice and rights.

"The Moral Imperative That Emerges Repeatedly in the Women's Interviews