Activity Quote by Carol Gilligan
“While men represent powerful activity as assertion and aggression, women in contrast portray acts of nurturance as acts of strength.”
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.
Value caring as powerful.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- healthcare
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does caring demonstrate power?
- Can nurturing replace aggressive leadership?
Some may view nurturing as less decisive than aggression.