According to the research of Carol Gilligan,the moral development of boys and girls does not reflect biological or cognitive differences tied to sex.Rather:

A) the differences are the result of geographic factors
B) the varying influences of fathers in their homes determine moral development
C) the differences are the result of different cultural standards passed on to boys and girls
D) the individual determines moral choices for him or herself
E) the organization of the community shapes moral development

According to Carol Gilligan's research on moral development, the differences between boys and girls are not based on biological or cognitive differences tied to sex. Instead, she found that the differences in moral development are the result of different cultural standards passed on to boys and girls. Gilligan argued that boys are taught to value individual rights and autonomy, while girls are taught to value caring and relationships. These different cultural messages lead to differences in moral decision-making between boys and girls. Therefore, option C is the best answer.