In contrast to Kohlberg, Gilligan developed a theory of moral development specifically for women. What is the central theme of Gilligan's theory?

A) Response and care
B) Rights and justice
C) Adult transformation
D) Individual life structure


Ans: A

Gilligan's theory, developed to explain the female viewpoint of morality as different from that of Kohlberg, views females as developing a morality of response and care and males as developing a morality of justice, rights, and obligation.

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