Question

Which of the following is a criticism of Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective?

A. It lacks precision.
B. It tends to be ethnocentric.
C. It is irrelevant to 21st-century practices and lifestyles.
D. It fails to address differences between different socioeconomic classes.

Answer 1

Among the options available, one criticism of Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective is:

B. It tends to be ethnocentric.

Critics argue that Vygotsky's theories, which emphasize the role of cultural and social factors in cognitive development, may be biased toward the societal norms and practices of the specific context in which he conducted his research (Soviet Union). They argue that the theory may not fully account for societal diversity and variations in different societies. It may not be universally applicable across different societal contexts. This criticism suggests that Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective may not adequately consider the influence of diverse ethnic backgrounds and may have limitations in its cross-cultural applicability.