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Book Synopsis: Carol Gilligan’s landmark book In a Different Voice – the “little book that started a revolution” – brought women’s voices to the fore in work on the self and moral development, enabling women to be heard in their own right, and with their own integrity, for the first time. Forty years later, Gilligan returns to the subject matter of her classic book, re-examining its central arguments and concerns from the vantage point of the present. Thanks to the work that she and others have done in recent decades, it is now possible to clarify and articulate what couldn’t quite be seen or said at the time of the original publication: that the “different voice” (of care ethics), although initially heard as a “feminine” voice, is in fact a human voice; that the voice it differs from is a patriarchal voice (bound to gender binaries and hierarchies); and that where patriarchy is in force or enforced, the human voice is a voice of resistance, and care ethics is an ethics of liberation. While gender is central to the story Gilligan tells, this is not a story about gender: it is a human story. With this clarification, it becomes evident why In a Different Voice continues to resonate strongly with people’s experience and, perhaps more crucially, why the different voice is a voice for the 21st century.
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Discover the groundbreaking insights that have revolutionized the way we think about self and moral development with Carol Gilligan's In a Different Voice. Originally hailed as the "little book that started a revolution," this timeless classic brought women's voices to the forefront, empowering them to be heard in their own right. Now, after four decades, Gilligan returns to her seminal work, shedding new light on its central arguments and concerns from a contemporary perspective.
Thanks to decades of progress, we can now understand and articulate what was previously obscured: the "different voice" of care ethics, initially associated with femininity, is truly a universal human voice. It diverges from the patriarchal voice characterized by rigid gender binaries and hierarchical power structures. Where patriarchy continues to exert its influence, the human voice becomes a powerful tool of resistance, and care ethics emerges as a liberating force.
Although gender remains an important aspect of Gilligan's narrative, this is not simply a story about gender; it is a profoundly human story. By recognizing this distinction, it becomes clear why In a Different Voice still resonates deeply with people today, especially in the context of the 21st century. Its message of embracing diverse perspectives and challenging oppressive systems is more relevant than ever before.
Experience the wisdom and clarity of Carol Gilligan's In a Different Voice for yourself. Uncover the transformative power of embracing a care ethic and learn how to assert your own voice amidst a world that often seeks to silence it. Join the movement and embark on a journey of personal growth and societal change.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace the "different voice" that holds the potential to transform our world. Explore In a Different Voice here and let your own unique voice be heard.
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