The American Dream In Today's Society

Everyone pursues the American Dream. However, over time, the ideas of the American Dream have changed; some say for the better, but others say for the worse. I agree with Bernie Sanders when he states, "For many, the American Dream has become a nightmare," because the American Dream has been degraded throughout time. The American Dream is becoming unfathomable due to situations in today's economy. I believe the American Dream has changed for the worse due to difficulty finding jobs, unfair job opportunities, and people settling for mediocrity. Part of the American Dream includes landing a successful job; however, locating work proves not as easy as it appears. With the increase in unemployment, additional people are competing for
Now humans except mediocrity; no one tries to have ample money, they simply aim to have just enough. Individuals are accepting the idea that no matter how much effort they give, they will never be rich. However, individuals should be against that idea and put in more effort to be the best they can be. Following the views of the new American Dream, people will not push harder to get promotions; they just do the bare minimum. If people can aim for a higher status, they still may only receive middle class pay, meaning that more people would rid themselves of poverty if they shoot to be the best as opposed to moderate. The true American Dream should be achieved solely by those who don't settle for mediocrity. The American Dream has changed, but not for the better. The issue of unemployment and unfair business opportunities has led to the dream only being feasible for some. Society has fallen into mediocrity, when citizens should be striving to be the best they can. The way we think and act now is not the way the American Dream was meant to reflect. Bernie Sanders was correct when he said, "The American Dream has become a nightmare." I propose we change our ways, and live our lives trying to obtain the original American