Janki believes in the principle that everybody is equal. Because of this, she is opposed to a law that will make some religious groups remove their religious symbols while others get to keep theirs. According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, Janki is in the ________________ stage.
A) operational
B) conventional
C) postconventional
D) preconventional

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According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, individuals in the postconventional stage of moral reasoning base their moral judgments on universal ethical principles such as justice and equality. Janki's belief in the principle of equality and opposition to a law that creates unequal treatment based on religious affiliation suggests that she is in the postconventional stage.

Janki Believes in the Principle That Everybody Is Equal