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    Kohlberg's theory of moral development was challenged by Carol Gilligan in her 1982 book. Gilligan argued that Kohlberg's theory was male-centered and that it did not account for differences in how males and females view morality. Specifically, Gilligan claimed that while Kohlberg said men focus on justice, women are more focused on caring and relationships when making moral decisions.

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    Kohlberg's theory of moral development was challenged by Carol Gilligan in her 1982 book. Gilligan argued that Kohlberg's theory was male-centered and that it did not account for differences in how males and females view morality. Specifically, Gilligan claimed that while Kohlberg said men focus on justice, women are more focused on caring and relationships when making moral decisions.

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    Kohlberg's theory of moral development was challenged by Carol Gilligan in her 1982 book. Gilligan argued that Kohlberg's theory was male-centered and that it did not account for differences in how males and females view morality. Specifically, Gilligan claimed that while Kohlberg said men focus on justice, women are more focused on caring and relationships when making moral decisions.

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    Argument against Kohlberg’s Theory

    The debate between Lawrence Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan dominated the subject of
    moral development following Gilligan’s 1982 book, “In a Different Voice,” one of the
    first to challenge male-centered psychological research. The differences between
    Kohlberg and Gilligan boil down to whether males and females define “morality”
    differently -- with men focusing on justice concerns, according to Kohlberg, and females
    more focused on caring and relationship needs, according to Gilligan.

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