According to Gilligan, Kohlberg not only failed to include female subjects in his studies, but his highest level emphasizes justice and equality rather than
A) intellectual achievement.
B) freedom.
C) social skills.
D) compassion and concern for others.

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Gilligan criticized Kohlberg's theory for being male-centered and failing to account for the differences in moral development between males and females. She argued that women often prioritize relationships and care for others over abstract principles of justice and equality. Therefore, the highest level of moral development, according to Kohlberg, which stresses universal ethical principles and impartiality, does not necessarily reflect the highest stage of moral reasoning for women. Instead, Gilligan proposed a care-based approach to moral development that emphasized compassion and concern for others.

According to Gilligan, Kohlberg Not Only Failed to Include Female