Males refer to individuals who are biologically assigned male at birth. In the context of Carol Gilligan's perspective, it specifically refers to boys and men whose moral reasoning may differ from females'.
Related terms
Gender roles: Societal expectations regarding behaviors, attitudes, and traits considered appropriate for males based on cultural norms.
Patriarchy: A social system where men hold primary power and dominance over women in various aspects of life.
Moral development: The gradual growth in an individual's ability to understand right from wrong and make ethical decisions.