1. What runs counter to the idea of "The Land of Opportunity?"
The disparity incomes and social privileges between the wealthy and poor Americans run counter to this idea. The rich have more chances of success as compared to those from humble backgrounds, thus, have increased chances of success as compared to those from a humble background as evident by the residents of 740 Park Avenue, New York, which only house the billionaires (THE WHY 23).
2. What occurs when students play a modified version of Monopoly and what does it have to do with social inequality?
Those who lost in the game become frustrated. Modified monopoly give rise a situation where the winner gets up to 90% of the gain while losers get nothing in return to pay their bills as exemplified by poor and the affluent players in the documentary (THE WHY 24). The scenario depicts what happens in the society between the rich and the poor, thus, the cause of social inequalities.
3. Who lives at 740 Park Avenue and how did they come to live there? Can anyone live there?
The park is a legendary address and considered to be the most luxurious neighborhood and residential apartment in New York City. The residents are mainly the wealthy class who can afford to live in such a place. Not anyone can live at 740 Park Avenue.
4. How do power, prestige, and privilege play a role in governmental politics?
The wealthy and most privileged individuals living in the city of 740 Park Avenue play significant roles in the formulation and implementation of government policies. They bankroll political class and give financial support to political campaigns with the sole intention of manipulating governmental politics.
5. What is the message behind "Atlas Shrugs"?
Utopian societies are threats to the attainment of social progress. The government collects a significant amount of taxes from wealthy individuals to support the poor and the middle class. However, such approaches only lead to inequalities in society, thus, limiting the chances of establishing an egalitarian society (THE WHY 23).
6. Are the poor being helped? Why or why not? Explain.
No, there poor are not getting any form of help from the wealthy or political class. Passing of laws and regulations that only favor the rich ensure that the poor continue to languish in poverty and reduced opportunities for social progress (THE WHY 24).
Works Cited
Park Avenue: money, power and the American dream - Why Poverty. THE WHY. 2013. Web . 30 Oct. 2018. .
