Carol Gilligan's Main Criticism of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

question 293

Multiple Choice

Carol Gilligan's main criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is that:

• A) it reflects a male perspective that may not accurately depict the development of moral reasoning in women.
• B) it places too much emphasis on the ethic of care and responsibility and not enough on the ethic of individual rights and justice.
• C) it reflects a female perspective that may not accurately depict the development of moral reasoning in men.
• D) it places too much emphasis on the concept of interdependence and concern for the overall welfare of others rather than on the more common individualistic ideals of Western culture.

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