Jane Margolis - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on two influential teachers: Carol Gilligan, a pioneer in feminist perspectives in education, and their father, a professor who taught the importance of standing up for beliefs and lifelong learning. Gilligan's work emphasized valuing diverse perspectives, while the speaker's father demonstrated commitment to principles and continuous personal growth.

What was the main focus of Carol Gilligan's work that influenced the narrator?

• The history of the Vietnam War

• The role of technology in education

• Valuing women's perspectives

• The importance of economic theories

What significant action did the narrator's father take during his career?

• He became a famous artist

• He wrote a book on economics

• He signed a statement against the Vietnam War

• He started a new university

What movement was the narrator's father involved in?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Environmental Movement

• Free Speech Movement

• Women's Rights Movement

At what age did the narrator's father become an abstract painter?

• 70

• 68

• 60

• 50

What does the narrator's father's career change exemplify?

• The significance of political activism

• The need for early retirement

• The value of lifelong learning

• The importance of financial stability