Monopoly of inequalities
Step into the shoes of a character and discover how the rules apply differently depending on their gender, their age, their skin color, their social category just like in real life.
Content
What is it about ?
This game, which is an extension of the famous Monopoly, is an educational tool created by l’Observatoire des Inégalités in France. It encourage players to think about inequalities and discrimination in our society. Each child plays a character who is different from him or her, which allows important subjects to be addressed in a fun way.
A Monopoly board game (not included is required).
How to use it ?
The unfair rules of the game are already a topic of conversation. The children will be able to think together and look for solutions to combat these inequalities and find ways to make society fairer through a participatory approach.
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Resource Language
French
Teaching Activity
Teaching
Awareness & Counselling
Resource Type
Game
Teaching Level
Secondary School
Discrimination Ground
race / ethnic origins
socio-economic constraints