#3- Race plays a bigger part in aspects of everyday life that most people want to ignore. There was a study done to showcase how a single name can be a factor. A hispanic man put his given name on countless applications for jobs and housing. He then filled out the same applications with a simple name that gives no sign of a cultural background like John smith. The applications with smith on them were then accepted even though the other applications were identical. It is more likely for an employer to give the job to someone who is white because they are seen as “responsible” or “trustworthy”. Because Alex and Morgan looked a certain way they were able to gain those privileges a lot faster than most would. White privilege is a power that allows white people (the group in power) to have advantages over others which they then choose to ignore or are unaware of it completely. It’s also easier to rent to couples who don't have kids. Kids are loud and messy which is unappealing to someone who is renting out their home. That is a little harsh, but it's true. It is just an easier way of life without kids.
#12- I think that the connotation of money is different for every individual. Money is what makes the world go round, but the way each one of us uses it paints a different picture. From Alex’s perspective it seems that money should be used for survival and more of the need items. Morgan feels that money can be used to live life, not just support it. On one end you need to be able to support yourself and live a healthy life, but doesn’t that compromise some aspects of what makes us happy? In an ideal world, money would not men as much and some of these ideas can be fantasized, but in their situation (and in most American’s) you need to meet your basic needs and then move forward.
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