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- Kohlberg’s theory of morality has been expanded and challenged, particularly by Gilligan, who has focused on
differences in morality between boys and girls.
EXERCISES AND CRITICAL THINKING
- Based on what you learned in this chapter, do you think that people should be allowed to drive at age 16? Why or
why not? At what age do you think they should be allowed to vote and to drink alcohol? - Think about your experiences in high school. What sort of cliques or crowds were there? How did people express their
identities in these groups? How did you use your groups to define yourself and develop your own identity?
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