Gilligan began teaching at Harvard in 1967 with renowned psychologist Erik Erikson<span>. In 1970 she became a research assistant for Lawrence </span>Kohlberg<span>. carol </span><span>is known for his research on moral development and his stage theory of moral development, justice and rights.
"Three years later, Gilligan took a teaching position at Harvard where she worked alongside Erik Erikson and Lawrence Kohlberg. While Gilligan worked as a research assistant under Kohlberg, known for his theory of moral development, she began focusing on the moral dilemmas and development of young girls."