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Though Feminists Are Divided About How to Proceed with the Construction

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Though feminists are divided about how to proceed with the construction of a gender-neutral and feminist ethic, Held mentions three possible starting points. Briefly describe each of these and select the one you feel would be most likely to lead to a fully human and universal set of moral guidelines.


Definitions:

Conventional Morality

A stage of moral development where individuals make judgments based on societal rules and norms concerning right and wrong.

Unconventional Morality

A system of ethics that differs from the customary or established norms in a society.

Pleasing Others

The behavioral tendency to act in ways that are intended to gain approval or avoid disapproval from others.

Moral Equivalence

A concept suggesting that different actions, entities, or choices have the same moral or ethical value, often used in discussions of ethical dilemmas.

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