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“While men represent powerful activity as assertion and aggression, women in contrast portray acts of nurturance as acts of strength.” quote by Carol Gilligan
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“While men represent powerful activity as assertion and aggression, women in contrast portray acts of nurturance as acts of strength.”

Carol Gilligan

About This Quote

Source Book: In a Different Voice, Carol Gilligan, 1982

Women often express strength through nurturing actions, contrasting traditional male displays of power.

In simple terms: Nurturing is a form of strength.

Key Takeaway

Value caring as powerful.

Themes

gender strength nurturance

Mood

thoughtful empowering

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • healthcare
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

feminist theory social roles emotional labor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does caring demonstrate power?
  • Can nurturing replace aggressive leadership?
A Different Perspective

Some may view nurturing as less decisive than aggression.

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