Psychology Week 4 Assignment PSY 5130

Chapter 11 of the course textbook examines cultural aspects of moral development, Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory, and Gilligan’s alternative approach to Kohlberg. 

Reflect on what you have read about the related issues of bullying in schools and teen suicide.  Consider these resources in light of your experience with bullying, both as a child and, if applicable, as a parent or adult observing this activity among school-age children.  Review past national, state, or local initiatives of anti-bullying policies and programs implemented in the U.S.

For this assignment, address the following items, being mindful of your emotional and intellectual responses to bullying and the exercise of asymmetrical power among school-age children: 

· Summarize your thoughts and feelings about bullying and teen suicide as pathologies of moral development in middle childhood. 

· Describe how Kohlberg's model can be applied to bullying programs in schools. 

· Explain Gilligan’s critique of Kohlberg’s moral development approach and gender differences. 

· Examine the ways that bullying of marginalized, non-citizens, children with disabilities, or LGBTIQ populations can be seen in middle childhood.  

· Analyze the history of anti-bullying initiatives (national, state, or local) in the U.S. with details of its success and areas for improvement. 

· Apply your knowledge about moral development as theorized by Kohlberg, Gilligan, and others to the historical anti-bullying initiatives and include prevention techniques and the negatives consequences of bullying. 

Your paper should be 1200-1600 words in length. Support your analysis and evaluation with references to the textbook readings as well as to no fewer than two peer-reviewed, scholarly sources that focus on the two theorists in question.