The American Dream Able To Achieve Success
There are several competing ideas about the American Dream and for whom it is intended. Hill and Torres (2010) explained that the American Dream is being able to achieve success and prosperity through such qualities as determination, hard work, and courage. Stoll (2009) defined the American Dream as the assumption that no matter how poor one starts, he/she can build a better life for himself/herself and his/her children.
This is the dream of many Latino peoples living in poverty who want a better future for their children than the one that awaits them. Pollina (2003) explained that the American
Dream is represented by two main components—freedom and opportunity. Both of these essential aspects of American life appear to be greatly lacking in