What Is The American Myth
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The American Myth The “American Dream” is embedded in our nation’s history and its roots go as far back as the first immigrants. At its fundamental basis the “American Dream” stems from the idea that any man or women, regardless of cultural background, ethnicity, and religion are able to pursue upward mobility or status. In other words, fulfill their maximum potential. However, the definition of the “American Dream” is also primarily dependent on the individual's perspective. In recent discussions of the “American Dream”, a controversial issue has been whether to redefine/expand our view of the most important American ideal. On the one hand, some argue that the “American Dream” is alive and well. From this perspective, your life achievements
or success are a result of your ability and hard work. On the other hand, however, others argue that the dream is dead. In other words, upward mobility is stagnant and we as a nation must redefine the “American Dream”. My own view is that the “American Dream” was created to blind immigrants and minorities of the inequality and systematic oppression of millions. It is my belief that the “American Dream” was created by wealthy white men to mask inequality, racism, and privilege. Nevertheless, the “American Dream” still provides hope and hope leads to change. In Conclusion, the “American Dream” is undoubtedly vital to the American culture and economy, regardless, of its negative implications but must be redefined.
The American Myth The “American Dream” is embedded in our nation’s history and its roots go as far back as the first immigrants. At its fundamental basis the “American Dream” stems from the idea that any man or women, regardless of cultural background, ethnicity, and religion are able to pursue upward mobility or status. In other words, fulfill their maximum potential. However, the definition of the “American Dream” is also primarily dependent on the individual's perspective. In recent discussions of the “American Dream”, a controversial issue has been whether to redefine/expand our view of the most important American ideal. On the one hand, some argue that the “American Dream” is alive and well. From this perspective, your life achievements
or success are a result of your ability and hard work. On the other hand, however, others argue that the dream is dead. In other words, upward mobility is stagnant and we as a nation must redefine the “American Dream”. My own view is that the “American Dream” was created to blind immigrants and minorities of the inequality and systematic oppression of millions. It is my belief that the “American Dream” was created by wealthy white men to mask inequality, racism, and privilege. Nevertheless, the “American Dream” still provides hope and hope leads to change. In Conclusion, the “American Dream” is undoubtedly vital to the American culture and economy, regardless, of its negative implications but must be redefined.