Carol Gilligan has criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development because:

A. it is based on a male norm that puts abstract principles above relationships.

B. it does not recognize higher-level moral reasoning in certain cultural groups.

C. Kohlberg underestimated the contribution of family relationships to moral development.

D. it places too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.

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Moises Castaneda

13 December, 02:35

Carol Gilligan has criticized Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development because:

A. it is based on a male norm that puts abstract principles above relationships.

B. it does not recognize higher-level moral reasoning in certain cultural groups.

C. Kohlberg underestimated the contribution of family relationships to moral development.

D. it places too much emphasis on moral thought and not enough emphasis on moral behavior.

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Marely Lee · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A

Explanation: Gilligan is widely known for her book "In a Different Voice," Psychological Theory and Women's Development, published in 1982, which differs from Lawrence Kohlberg's interpretation of experimental psychology results on the course and moral differential development of girls and boys.