Lawrence Kohlberg
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In her critique of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, Carol Gilligan argued that because Kohlberg's original study included only male participants, his theory placed undue emphasis on a 'Justice Perspective', whereas women's moral development is grounded in a 'Care and Relationships Perspective'. Upon an in-depth analysis of this divergence and the interrelationship between Kohlberg's final stage (Universal Ethical Principle Orientation) and Gilligan's stages of the morality of care, which of the following statements is the most authentic and scientifically accurate?
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A major critique of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development was offered by Carol Gilligan. In her book In a Different Voice, Gilligan argued that Kohlberg's sample was primarily composed of males, which led his moral framework to center on justice, rights, and rules. In contrast, moral development in females centers on care, empathy, personal responsibility, and preserving interpersonal relationships.
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