Presented feminist critique of Kohlberg's moral development theory; believed women's moral sense guided by relationships. Who is this?

• A. Carol Gilligan
• B. Lawrence Kohlberg
• C. Jean Piaget
• D. Erik Erikson

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the feminist critique of how moral reasoning is understood, highlighting care and relationships alongside justice. Carol Gilligan argued that Kohlberg's stages, which emphasize abstract notions of justice, reflect a male-centric view and often overlook how many women reason about morality in terms of care, responsibility to others, and relational context. She introduced the ethics of care, illustrating that moral development can follow a path that centers connection and the impact on people’s relationships. Her work, notably In a Different Voice, shifted thinking by showing that women may prioritize relational considerations in moral dilemmas, not just universal rules. So, the figure who presented this critique is Carol Gilligan.