First, it is important to note how many people a decision can affect, what makes them happy, and what the moral outcome would be in certain situations. The utilitarian perspective recognizes different desires and interests among individuals and provides rational choices that can maximize choice satisfaction (Cohen, 2001). Utilitarianism leads to different outcomes depending on the people involved and what makes them happy. This view may suggest that equality may be difficult to achieve because differences may persist. Virtue ethics focuses on an individual's character. Virtue ethics theory does not reinforce the role of morality, but is useful in moral reasoning that arises from a person's character (Mosser, 2013). Applying this theory to women's equality can provide explanations for gender stereotypes and