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Carol Gilligan

Critical Voice of Feminist Thought

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A Critical Pedagogy of Resistance

Part of the book series: Transgressions ((TRANS))

Abstract

Carol Gilligan‘s innovative contributions to moral development theory and her analysis of the influences of patriarchy on women, girls, and boys position her as a critical pedagogue. As an educator, researcher, psychologist, author, feminist, and advocate she continues to influence how the voices of women and men are heard and valued.

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Fite, K.E., Ross-Gordon, J.M. (2013). Carol Gilligan. In: Kirylo, J.D. (eds) A Critical Pedagogy of Resistance. Transgressions. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-374-4_15

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