American Dream Still Alive Today Essay

Is the American Dream Still Alive Today? The American Dream is still alive today in some senses and in others not. In 1931 James Truslow Adams said that the American Dream is “...that dream of land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyman, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” I agree that this still holds true today but disagree for many reasons as well. In today's society there are many things that complicate the American Dream.. There are many systemic barriers that can get in the way of achieving this dream, which we will explore. It is hard to narrow down the American Dream to just one thing, because honestly it is just an accumulation of many factors that will either enhance or lessen your chances of achieving the American Dream. However, I agree with Adams that it is “... a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain...and be recognized by others for what they are regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” You should be able to get a good job and live
Everyone has a different view of the American Dream whether it be striking it rich, having a stable life, making more money than your parents, or having equal opportunities. Whatever way you view this dream it is easy to see that the American Dream is not dead, just complicated. Adams said that people should “...be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth”(Adams). This is one part of his dream that definitely still holds true today, because race and social status are not as important as they once were, even back in the 1930’s.Yes, the dream may be complicated at times but is still alive in many