Abstract

Monopoly^©, the classic board game that celebrates capitalism, has been used in a variety of classes to help students understand concepts such as the impact of systemic racism on generational wealth and global inequality. In this article, I explore the use of a modified version of Monopoly^© to explain the prison industrial complex (PIC). In reviewing post-game evaluations, I find the game is a fun in-class activity that helps students better understand the financial interests private industries have in the prison system and the impact of the PIC on incarcerated individuals. I also discuss suggestions for improving the game as a pedagogical tool, as well as limitations it poses as a classroom activity.

摘要

大富翁^©是庆祝资本主义的经典棋盘游戏，已在各种课程中用于帮助学生理解系统性种族主义对世代财富和全球不平等的影响等概念。在本文中，我探讨了使用 Monopoly ^©的修改版本来解释监狱工业园区 (PIC)。在回顾赛后评估时，我发现该游戏是一项有趣的课堂活动，可以帮助学生更好地了解私营企业在监狱系统中的经济利益以及 PIC 对被监禁个人的影响。我还讨论了改进游戏作为教学工具的建议，以及它作为课堂活动的局限性。