Mouse Trapped 2010 and Mickey Mouse Monopoly are good examples of the different approaches of political economy and cultural studies, especially when examined back-to-back. Political economy and cultural studies differ due to three main discrepancies; consumption vs. production, leisure vs. work, and everyday practices vs. institutions. (Grossberg pg. 632) Although both examine society and what controls the functions of society. Mouse Trapped 2010 takes the viewpoint of political economy and Mickey Mouse Monopoly takes the viewpoint of cultural studies. Mouse Trapped 2010 addresses the workers, the service, and the pay practices of the institution. Mickey Mouse Monopoly addresses consumption of Disney’s products and the result of that in everyday life. Just like their theory counterparts, Mouse Trapped 2010 and Mickey Mouse Monopoly assert, respectively, that interpellation and articulation are predominant in society and people are portrayed as active or passive, respectively. (Grossberg pg. 633)
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