What is the central aim of feminist ethics?

• A. An approach to morality aimed at rethinking or revamping traditional ethics to eliminate aspects that devalue or ignore the moral experience of women
• B. A branch of psychology
• C. A set of legal sanctions relating to gender equality
• D. A theory about economic policy

Answer: (A)

Feminist ethics aims to rethink morality to include and value women's lived moral experiences and to expose and rectify how traditional ethical theories have marginalized those experiences. It highlights how gendered power relations shape what counts as morally important, who is viewed as a moral agent, and how care and relational responsibilities fit into ethical life. The goal is to transform moral theory toward equality, justice, and the recognition of women's perspectives, rather than focusing on psychology, legal sanctions, or economic policy. By centering women's experiences and uncovering gender biases in standard theories, feminist ethics broadens our understanding of ethical obligation and social justice.