Every toymaker wants to keep up with the times. To emphasize female empowerment, Barbie is releasing an “inspiring women” collection, including Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, and Frida Kahlo. Monopoly, not to miss out on the chance to appeal to young feminists, has an idea of its own: a female version of the game.
Step aside, monocled Mr. Monopoly. Ms. Monopoly, Hasbro’s new feminist brainchild and Old Mr. Moneybags’ niece, has arrived. The new game will present women with a feminist utopia, but certainly not one of equality. To make up for real-world pay disparities, women in the new game get preferential treatment: $240 instead of the usual $200 when they pass Go. Female players will also start the game with more cash than their male counterparts.
