The novel Upside Down by Eduardo Galeano describes the injustices and injustices of different branches of global society. The difference between colonized and colonizer as Galeano writes is always growing and so is the gap between rich and poor. The author challenges Western and Eurocentric minds as to why, on average, Northern Hemisphere countries have a higher standard of living than Southern Hemisphere countries. At first, as a reader, I thought the writer was complaining about the injustice of the world, but it is social opiates such as the false idea of ​​capitalism and choice that keep us in check in this so-called democracy. The author forces the reader to open their heart to a concept that today's capitalist and power-hungry society has almost forgotten. Upside Down is a revelation of the injustice faced by the majority of the world's population. Eduardo Galeano writes about the education system and how there is such a difference between rich and poor children and how teachers are not paid enough for the work they are given. Throughout the novel, Galeano continues to challenge neoliberal ideas and how humans are drawn to capitalism because, like democracy, there is choice but, according to the author, choice is limited by race, gender and by religion. The author is also committed to raising awareness of large corporations and global financial systems such as the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund that control the world. Those with the power to come together and change hide behind the mask of comfort, choosing to ignore the injustices faced by others. The author writes about how in South America rich children are described as money, they are brought to school in armor... ... middle of paper ...... Down, by Eduardo Galeano allows the reader to open his eyes about the inequality and injustices faced by those who get the whip in today's cultural capitalist society. Works Cited Siegel, L.J., Marrone, P., & Hoffman, R. (2013).CRIM 2nd edition. Toronto, Canada: Nelson Publishers. pp. 203-205Galeano, E. (1998). Upside down. New York, United States: Picardo PublishersLight, A., Ureta, M. (1995). Early career work experiences and gender wage gaps. Journal of Labor Economics. 13 (1), pp. 121-154 Retrieved from http://ideas.repec.org/a/ucp/jlabec/v13y1995i1p121-54.html#biblioAnonymous. (2013). The gender wage gap remains stable. Journal of Financial Planning. 10 (9), pp. 26Albert Einstein. (n.d.). Albert Einstein Quotes. Good readings. Retrieved April 1, 2014, from http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/101458-everybody-is-a-genius-but-if-you-judge-a-fish