The board game Monopoly, ironically, was developed to illustrate the weaknesses of the capitalist economy, such as excessive rents and the tendency for money to accumulate in the hands of a few. Using your sociological imagination, which aspects of capitalism do you personally appreciate, and which do you find worrisome? Explain.
Belsky reports that low-income children have many educational disadvantages. Consider the need for high-quality early childhood education, as well as
Belsky reports that low-income children have many educational disadvantages. Consider the need for high-quality early childhood education, as well as the need for improvement in K-12 schools in low-income neighborhoods. What do you think our nation’s highest priority should be in terms of education and schools?