Question

Kohlberg's theory measured the development of a sense of justice, while Gilligan's theory measured a different value. What was it?

Answer 1

Kohlberg's theory measured the development of a sense of justice, while Gilligan's theory measured a different value which is caring and compassion.

Explanation:

In the gilligans book "in A different voice", she challenged men  and the male centered research according to kohleberg men focused on justice concerns but according to Gilligan womens focused on caring and relationship needs . Morality and it's definition differed on the genders.

Her theory was known as "ethics of care".she stated that because women rely on relationships and responsibilities there fore they value the morality differently. Women also tend to prioritize empathy over logic in their decision making. Carol gilligan is an American feminist. And has worked on ethical community and relationships. She's best known for her research on females morality.