Care ethics example

An example of modern ethics of care being applied in nursing is when a nurse in a war zone cares for an individual of a different nationality. In the accompanying photo, the U.S. Army nurse is applying the principle of ethics of care in nursing by ensuring that the child's condition is stable and that equipment is functioning properly.

Care ethics is the exact opposite of that. The ethics of care theory believes that context can sometimes overrule justice and our universal code of conduct. This approach focuses more on the interconnectedness of humanity and places a moral significance on our relationships as 'care-givers' and 'care-receivers.'.

Like any other theory, ethics of care also has certain drawbacks: It might lead to power imbalances as it talks about someone who cares and someone who receives care. Depending on various factors, either group stands at a risk of being treated as a inferior group.