Moral & Character Development
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In the context of the 'Theory of Moral Development' proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg—specifically regarding the two crucial stages of the 'Post-Conventional Level' ('Social Contract and Individual Rights' and 'Universal Ethical Principles')—and Carol Gilligan's critique of Kohlberg's theory (wherein she proposed the 'Ethics of Care'), which of the following statements is most appropriate and true regarding their interrelationship?
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Lawrence Kohlberg proposed a theory of moral development consisting of 3 levels and 6 stages. His highest stage (the sixth stage) is 'Universal Ethical Principles', which is based on abstract justice, human rights, and conscience.
Kohlberg's theory was famously critiqued by his former student, Carol Gilligan, in her groundbreaking work 'In a Different Voice'.
- Kohlberg's Focus: Emphasized a justice perspective, derived largely from male-centric research samples.
- Gilligan's Critique: Argued that women and girls tend to orient towards a morality of care, focusing on interpersonal relationships, empathy, and responsibility rather than abstract rules of justice.
Therefore, option (a) accurately encapsulates this complex contextual relationship.
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