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Invisible Knapsack Theory

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Looking in from the outside
After viewing the theorist and what ethical system supports our dilemma, we can now have an open mind for our outside articles that we will be applying to our discussion. We have just analyzed three theoretical ethical systems we will now be seeing how three others view the building of a wall between the US and Mexico. Building a wall can help the people of the United States, but it can also bring to attention to the many different problems involving the states. Gloria Steinem may not completely think that building a wall will be considered unethical but she probably will shed light on the fact that the wall can only solve one problem. And as soon as the …show more content…

The United States is already a “melting pot” for many different races and cultures already. Building a wall may seem like justice in the eyes of some, the question that is raised is if it will be beneficial for the citizens as a whole. Assessing the issue at hand can lead to the conclusion that building a wall may appear to seem beneficial. If becoming a citizen legally is so rough than how can some immigrants do so and not all? McIntosh’s Invisible Knapsack theory can argue that building a wall to separate Mexico from the United States only adds to our benefits as being citizens. In McIntosh’s article she states the argument that having white skin provides more opportunities’ than available for any other race. By building a wall McIntosh will probably state that the knapsack can now be transferred simply to all American citizens and be refused by all immigrants. Placing a wall to separate the two countries can create an even greater distance between the states and the rest of the

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