Moral & Character Development
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Criticizing Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, psychologist Carol Gilligan argued that Kohlberg's model is overly focused on male moral experiences and the justice perspective, whereas women's moral development is guided by an ethic of care and relationships. According to Gilligan's feminist critique, what is the essential developmental characteristic of the care perspective compared to justice-oriented and rights-based thinking at the highest stage of Kohlberg's post-conventional level?
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Carol Gilligan's Critique of Kohlberg's Theory
Carol Gilligan criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development on the grounds that his original samples predominantly included males, leading to an overemphasis on the justice and rights model.
- Care Perspective: In contrast, Gilligan proposed the 'care perspective' regarding moral development and gender, which emphasizes human relationships, altruism, empathy, and a sense of responsibility.
- Developmental Priority: The care perspective prioritizes maintaining connections, avoiding harm to others, and contextualizing moral dilemmas over abstract, universal rules of justice.
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