FMST 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Identity Formation, James Marcia, Gender Identity
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Have not yet internalized social norms or rules. These are internalized (you have to know what"s right and wrong first) Kohlberg"s theory of moral reasoning (relates to ch. ^ do not need to know the stage name, just need to know the nature. Use consequences to determine right from wrong. Kid"s thought what will happen to themselves, not what will happen to others. Want to be perceived as a good boy/girl by others (parents, peers, teachers, god) Want to be perceived as a good citizen. Follow the law (law becomes your moral code) Recognize that laws are relative (change over time, constructed by those in power) You realize that different political groups will support different laws. Moral reasoning is based on self-chosen principles, not the law. Your principle is equality, regardless what the law says (self chosen principles and reasoning) Recognize there is often conflict amongst your self-chosen principles. Recognize that you must prioritize some principles over others.
