The Ethics of Care (or care ethics) is a normative ethical theory that emerged in the 1980s, primarily developed by feminist thinkers like Carol Gilligan, Nell Noddings, and Joan Tronto. Unlike traditional, rule-based ethical theories (like deontology or consequentialism) that emphasize abstract principles and impartiality, the ethics of care centers on the importance of relationships, interdependence, and responsiveness to the needs of others
Ethics of care implies-
Instead of asking, “What rule should I follow?”, this advocacy asks, “Who needs care right now, and how can I help"