preface
I hope this book will be a pair of glasses that show young people a colorful world.

Chapter 1.
In a capitalist society, is the gap between rich and poor natural?

-The gap between rich and poor is a natural phenomenon.
The gap between rich and poor must be resolved through government intervention.

Chapter 2.
Can basic income reduce the gap between rich and poor?

-The basic income system reduces the gap between rich and poor.
The basic income system deepens the gap between rich and poor.

Chapter 3.
Will the introduction of a digital tax create a fairer world?

The introduction of a digital tax corrects unfair competition.
-The introduction of a digital tax would hinder economic growth.

Chapter 4.
Debt relief for the vulnerable: Is it a fair system?

-The debt of the vulnerable must be forgiven.
-The debts of the vulnerable should not be forgiven.

Chapter 5.
Should the free subway ride system for seniors continue?

-Free riding for seniors must continue.
-We must stop seniors from riding without paying.

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College entrance exams and school grades that ask students what they think!
Thinking classes for teenagers that start with topic-based discussion classes

Although it is said that essay-based evaluations have become common in middle schools, it is also true that there have been slight differences between schools so far.
There were also schools that only used essay-based evaluations or had a small proportion of essay-based evaluations.
However, we can no longer afford to take descriptive and argumentative evaluations lightly.
Since the announcement of the 2028 College Entrance Examination Reform Plan, many in society have been asking children for their thoughts and emphasizing the importance of their ability to express their thoughts logically.
In addition, the changing educational trends, such as the introduction of the IB (International Baccalaureate) education, which is gradually expanding, and the strengthening of thematic discussion interviews at Seoul National University, tell teenagers that they need to go beyond accumulating knowledge and develop their own thoughts.
And he says that it is the most perfect way to prepare for school grades and entrance exams.
This book focuses on developing these abilities.
By discussing the pros and cons of the social issues facing teenagers today, particularly wealth inequality, we help them delve deeper into social phenomena and discover their own thoughts.


Middle and High School Students' Essay-Based Topic Debate Class Series ①
Discussing 'wealth inequality,' the main cause of conflict we face in our daily lives.

This is the first book in a series of essay-based discussion classes for middle and high school students.
Rather than covering multiple social issues, the goal is to examine one topic broadly and from multiple perspectives.
To begin with, we talk about 'wealth inequality'.
This is because, under the capitalist system, the problems we face in the world and the conflicts, big and small, that appear in society are often rooted in wealth inequality, such as the gap between the rich and the poor.
Moreover, as it becomes easier to catch a glimpse of the glamorous lives of idols and the daily lives of rich teenagers through social media, teenagers are easily caught in the trap of comparison.
Starting with whether the gap between the rich and the poor is natural in a capitalist society, we will have an interesting virtual debate on whether basic income can resolve the gap between the rich and the poor.
As we ponder which direction is more correct between the two opposing positions, we are forced to move beyond the dichotomous view of “dirt spoon” and “gold spoon” and think about the economic gap surrounding our lives.
You come to understand capitalism.


'Learning background knowledge -〉 Organizing pros and cons -〉 Full-scale discussion -〉 Organizing my thoughts'
Develop literacy about the world through a four-step discussion structure,
It develops the ability to express one's thoughts through speech and writing.


A discussion can be said to be the process of selecting and arranging the knowledge I know to fit the topic and reaching a conclusion.
To do this, you need to have a wealth of background knowledge, classify each piece of background knowledge according to your argument, and be able to use it to speak.
This book captures this discussion process in its entirety.
It broadens your perspective on the world by explaining in easy language how capitalism developed, the history of capitalism, and the cultural, economic, and political backgrounds behind social phenomena.
Finally, it helps you develop practical skills by having you organize your own thoughts.