Impact Of Vygotsky's Ideas On Present Day American Society

Introduction:
Vygotsky’s ideas stress that cognitive learning and development is impacted by cultural practices and social interactions. Human beings are embedded within a social context and matrix where behavior is well mapped within this. Cognitive development is marked by the society interaction with the individual. The present day American society social context that can be noted are the spirit of celebrating special American holidays such as Halloween or thanksgiving, the high school prom celebrations, the kind of job a person does, political democracy and openness, and hope for a better life and the plastic money society.
Theme
The American society values celebrating holidays, and these periods are often meaningful and important the people. Celebrating thanksgiving is often characterized with warmness, family, friends and neighbors coming together, and symbolized by a turkey meal on the table. Christmas on the other hand maybe characterized by a jolly festive and carefree mood with every place lighting and glistering, and is often symbolized by the Christmas tree, family bonds and Santa Claus, the gift bearer. These are just among examples of what defines the American society and what they value. This is further explained by
government is a champion for the American people with great stories from the historical figures and the way the values were developed to guide the government from the very formation of the nation. This makes most people believe in their governments and abhor any corrupt practices that may take place in these places that are supposed to be places and positions of honor. This influences the way people view or expect from their government. In this way it shapes the cognitive development of the people. This is unlike in some countries especially in Africa where people have no faith in their governments either due to dictatorships or ingrained corrupt