Challenge Assumptions to Elevate Understanding

The examination of moral development stages reveals biases in historical studies that suggested girls progressed slower than boys. Carol Gilligan's skepticism towards this notion stems from a broader context of the exclusion and degradation of female perspectives throughout history. Myths, such as the biblical creation narrative, and psychological theories, notably Freud's dismissive approach to female psychology, illustrate deeply ingrained societal biases that have historically undermined women's contributions. Gilligan's advocacy for reassessing these narratives highlights the importance of recognizing these biases in understanding human development and the potential of female moral reasoning.