Which of the following statements summarizes the current state of the debate between Kohlberg's emphasis on justice and Gilligan's focus on caring in moral development?
A)Studies have found little or no differences between men and women in overall moral reasoning abilities.
B)Both men and women may use caring and justice to make moral decisions.
C)For both women and men, whether basing their decisions on caring or justice may depend on the situation they face.
D)All of these statements are true.

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All three statements are true and summarize the current state of the debate between Kohlberg's emphasis on justice and Gilligan's focus on caring in moral development. Studies have found little or no differences between men and women in overall moral reasoning abilities, both men and women may use caring and justice to make moral decisions, and for both women and men, whether basing their decisions on caring or justice may depend on the situation they face.

Which of the Following Statements Summarizes the Current State of the Debate