Carol Gilligan

Carol Gilligan

Keynote Speaker: Human Condition Psychologist & Ethicist; Founder of Difference Feminism

Carol Gilligan Biography

Carol Gilligan is a revolutionary psychologist and writer. She has authored many books and papers including her landmark work, "In A Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women’s Development," which transformed psychological theory and feminist thinking.

Gilligan was born in New York City in 1936 and graduated summa cum laude from Swarthmore College in 1958. She received a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Radcliffe College in 1960 and a Ph.D. in social psychology from Harvard in 1964. She returned to Harvard to teach in 1968, working under renowned psychology theorists Erik Ericson and Lawrence Kohlberg.

Although her work with Kohlberg generated a great deal of praise, Gilligan soon became disillusioned with the male-centered focus of his research. Gilligan began to question Kohlberg’s theory that a masculine, “rule-based” moral philosophy was primary and superior to a feminine, “relationship-based” moral philosophy.

She soon outlined an alternative approach to moral development in a paper that became her first book, "In a Different Voice," published in 1982. "In A Different Voice" became a seminal text for both psychologists and feminists by arguing that men and women employ very different but equally valuable approaches to moral behavior and that these differences should be nourished rather than neglected. Her follow up research on girls’ development identified the dramatic drop-off in self-esteem and mental health as girls enter adolescence. The study inspired the Ms. Foundation’s popular annual campaign, “Take Our Daughters to Work Day,” begun in 1993 (now “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day”).

Gilligan is now considered one of the most influential feminist thinkers in America. In addition to her prolific writings, she initiated the Harvard Project on Women’s Psychology and Girls’ Development and became Harvard’s first professor of Gender Studies in 1997. In 2002, she began teaching at New York University.

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Carol Gilligan Videos

PFV Interview with Carol Gilligan: Changing the voice of the ...
Dr. Carol Gilligan on Writing "The Birth of Pleasure" - YouTube
Carol Gilligan: "Moral Injury and the Ethics of Care" - YouTube

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Carol Gilligan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Feminism, Influential Women, Inspirational, Journalist, Futurism, Generational Issues, Aging, Technology, Science, Philosophy, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, History and Women in Tech.

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Carol Gilligan Videos

PFV Interview with Carol Gilligan: Changing the voice of the ...
Dr. Carol Gilligan on Writing "The Birth of Pleasure" - YouTube
Carol Gilligan: "Moral Injury and the Ethics of Care" - YouTube
Dr. Carol Gilligan Defines Feminism and Patriarchy - YouTube
Carol Gilligan on Women and Moral Development - YouTube

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  • How do I book Carol Gilligan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carol Gilligan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carol Gilligan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carol Gilligan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Carol Gilligan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carol Gilligan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carol Gilligan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carol Gilligan speak about?

  • Who is the agent for Carol Gilligan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carol Gilligan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carol Gilligan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carol Gilligan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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