Do We Need A Ms. Monopoly?


Hasbro is releasing Ms. Monopoly where women make more money than men.


The old Monopoly didn’t seem particularly gender-biased. Women and men could buy properties, get sent to jail, and invest in railroads without gender barriers. But Hasbro thought it wise to create a new Monopoly game to recognize the accomplishments of women. Do we need a Ms. Monopoly?

According to Hasbro, Ms. Monopoly highlights the contributions of women. The company’s press release reported, “Instead of building houses, you build business headquarters. From inventions like WiFi to chocolate chip cookies, solar heating and modern shapewear, Ms. Monopoly celebrates everything from scientific advancements to everyday accessories—all created by women.”

Hasbro also touts that Ms. Monopoly is also the first-ever game where women make more money than men, which is supposed to give women a taste of the financial benefit typically enjoyed by men in the real world. When women pass “Go,” they collect $240, while men passing “Go” collect a mere $200.

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