Describe some criticisms against Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development.

1. Was vague about the specific mechanisms of cognitive growth. 2. Failed to account for the impact of individual experiences and their influence on cognitive development. 3. Culture is mainly a question of power. The hegemony of a main culture (e.g. capitalism, authoritarianism, colonialism etc.) will hardly be questioned in a classroom setting. Where is the freedom of thought and expression?