Psychology
Moral Development in Childhood: Kohlberg and Gilligan Perspectives
Quick fact
Lawrence Kohlberg based his theory on interviews using moral dilemmas, but his research initially only included boys, leading Carol Gilligan to argue that his stages reflected a male-oriented view of morality, while women often reason in terms of care and relationships.
Why this is interesting
You've probably made moral decisions your whole life—but have you ever wondered how your sense of right and wrong actually developed? Why do children think differently about fairness than adults?