ABSTRACT
Prior studies have done a lot of research on understanding human morality; among these, moral reasoning and moral judgment are two of the most significant fields of study. Till now, gender has long been considered a significant factor in understanding the complexities of moral decision-making, as it intertwines with gender roles, societal expectations, and moral values. This paper examines the effects of gender on moral reasoning and moral judgment. The paper traces back to early theories, such as Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory and Carl Gilligan's criticisms of Kohlberg's theory and her care theory. By delving into two separate studies on gender differences in moral reasoning and moral judgment, the paper discussed the moderating effect of gender. The result of two studies shows that gender has no moderating effect on moral reasoning when facing dilemmas, and the moderating effect only exists when individuals face personal dilemmas in the experiment of moral judgment.
