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ERIC Number: EJ1380721
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 13
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Mimicking the Psychological Effects of Capitalism in the Classroom: Using "StarPower" to Demonstrate Unconscious Bias, Privilege, and Oppression
Soheilan, Sepideh S.; Shaffer, Katharine S.; Schoepf, El H.; Eyssell, Kristen M.; Farley, Sally D.
Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship, v5 n1 p51-63 2023
College students are reflective of a culturally diverse population and hold a wide range of cultural identities. As such, faculty and campus activities professionals alike, are constantly striving to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Socioeconomic status (SES) and social class are cultural variables that need more attention in higher education settings. Given that SES and social class are determinants of social power (APA, 2007), it is crucial to provide undergraduate students with focused learning experiences on these variables and how they influence identity development. Authors utilized Star Power, an educational game, to mimic three tiers of a capitalistic economy in the classroom. Qualitative data analyses suggested themes of dominance and striving for dominance across all groups. Implications for experiential learning in the classroom, multicultural education, diversity learning through campus outreach activities, and research are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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