Compare and contrast Kohlberg’s approach with Gilligan’s approach to moral development

What will be an ideal response?

A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . According to Kohlberg, moral development emerges in a three-level sequence, which is further divided into six stages. People move from a strict rule based moral judgment to a level of universal moral principles. People move through the periods in strict order and can potentially reach the highest level during adolescence. Overall, the focus of Kohlberg’s theory is on justice.
2 . According to Gilligan, moral behavior is viewed differently by males and females. Morality develops among females in a three-stage process. Girls move from an orientation toward individual survival to a morality of nonviolence. The focus of Gilligan’s theory is on caring and relationships.