Carol Gilligan's book "In a Different Voice" presents a theory of moral development claiming that women tend to think and speak in an ethical voice different from that of men. Gilligan is convinced that:.
a) most men seek autonomy and think of moral maturity in terms of "justice."
b) men's moral reasoning is more likely to reflect Martin Buber's call for genuine I-Thou relationships than Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative.
c) men base their ethical decisions on a strong sense of responsibility to prevent pain and alleviate suffering.
d) most men regard their ultimate ethical responsibility as one of "care."