Sociology Monopoly takes the game to a whole different
level. This game relates to real life
because of the amount of differences that were apparent. White and Hispanic people had more of an
opportunity to make more money and have opportunities which would help them
meet middle class goals. Single females
and African Americans saw less cash and less opportunity because they were more
likely to be in jail and stay there.
The
jail seemed to be a pretty popular place for the single females and African
Americans. While staying in jail, those
categories of people did not have look forward to spending money and they knew
what their fate was going to be in jail, more time. Those people while in jail
were able to avoid the higher costs of living as the White and Hispanic people
kept raising the prices on property. Jail
could be considered a safe place because they were able to stay there for free
and avoid the costs of the outside world.
Another
thing I noticed was the amount of inequality which was present. Because I’m white I get to experience a
greater chance of receiving more income than other races. It’s also more likely that I will own more
property. According to the chapter
“Discrimination in a low-wage labor market,” a team of White, Latino and a
black person would go out into the community and attempt to apply for a
job. More times than not the black
person would be rejected or flat out denied in an interviewed. The black person may also have been offered a
job which was below what they were originally applying for. The white and Latino people would be
considered more heavily for jobs. Even
if they were turn down for their original job, they were more likely than the
black person to receive a suggestion to apply for a higher up job.
That
chapter relates to the Monopoly game in that whites and Latino’s are far better
off than black people in life. In real
life, black’s find difficulties applying for jobs, let alone making enough
money to take care of themselves.
White’s and Latino’s find an easier time receiving jobs and making
enough money to live comfortably.
I made similar comparisons this week and I feel that you hit the nail right on the head with this post. The game did a great job of representing several trends in today's society, and I am glad that you pointed out several of them here. I especially agree with your statement about being white and not always understanding what other races experience. I think that this is a very valid point, and I think that more people need experiences like this to open their eyes. I feel that students, especially ones in college, need to be exposed to information like this.
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ReplyDeleteUgh, I wish I didn't miss Monday's class. Based on your experience, I agree that jail is a safer option for those who can not succeed due to the inequality of opportunity. This idea just reinforces the limited opportunity for many people based on the color of their skin. I found this image helpful:
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it is really depressing how our prejudices can set many African americans up for failure. By making it hard for blacks to find employment we are forcing them to find sources of income in places that are easier to find opportunity and in illegal environments that they feel more accepted and comfortable in. these people then become more comfortable in a prison environment then they would be in mainstream society where they are not accepted.
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