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Evaluating a Perspective on Gender and Moral Reasoning

A prominent theory of moral development concluded that women's moral reasoning is often less developed than men's because it tends to prioritize relationships and the welfare of others over abstract principles of justice. Based on this framework, women were seen as less likely to progress to the highest stages of moral thought. Critically evaluate this conclusion. In your response, consider the potential biases and limitations of the framework used to arrive at such a finding.

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