The New Media and Its Influence on the “American Dream” Until recently when most Americans were asked‚ “What’s your definition of the ‘American Dream’?” the answer that probably would have been given is the rudimentary answer of good career‚ nice home in the suburbs‚ 2.3 children‚ and a white picket fence. However‚ these days with the emergence of mass media and an ever-changing economy‚ one could argue that the “American Dream” has taken a dramatic shift. Gone is the “Leave it to Beaver” definition
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In my opinion‚ I disagree that meritocracy is the only requirement or way to achieve “The American Dream‚” I see it as an important foundation build towards success‚ especially in the modern days. I believe that back in the days‚ meritocracy does work; working hard‚ earning a high education qualification‚ positive attitude‚ etc… However‚ in the modern era‚ I believe these are basic requirement to be able to even step on the road to success. I think there are more to add these days like‚ personality
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The “American Dream” is one of the most well-known and observed ideal of the American lifestyle and culture. The famed concept of freedom and liberty has given the United States its reputation for being a safe haven to refugees around the world. It has attracted them for centuries‚ dating back to the founding of the United States‚ and continues to do so today- immigrants come to experience the “dream”‚ while American residents aim to fulfill it. Its premise of opportunity and happiness was stated
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multiple characters who all yearn for something. From protagonists to secondary characters‚ from dreams about being an actress to dreams to dying peacefully on one’s own land‚ there is a plethora of different personalities and fantasies. Although their goals are different‚ most of them revolve around the theme of earning the American Dream. George‚ Lennie‚ Candy‚ Curley’s wife and Crooks all possess a dream‚ that unfortunately never comes true. George‚ a character that portrays a more independent demeanor
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In the world‚ there are many people who hold the belief of an “American Dream” that gives them freedom in opportunity and equal rights to achieve their goal with hard work and their own endeavors. Often those living in lesser conditions outside of America find a hope in the idea that America may give them access to opportunity and new freedoms. [Objectionable Thesis] Immigrants and foreigners of the past‚ present‚ and possibly the future hold a certain confidence in the ability of America to allow
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America today‚ the driving force and the heart of America has always been the “American Dream”. The American Dream is the essence of all American icons‚ it controls how everyone acts and what they do. People strive to achieve their Dream‚ to be more successful than their parents were. Though achieving and being prosperous is very hard to do‚ the American Dream is in the minds of all Americans daily. My American Dream is that I want want to live somewhere where everyone is treated the same as equals
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What is the American Dream? The American Dream is a dream can be interpreted in multiple ways. The way it is interpreted is based upon one’s goal they strive to accomplish in America. From my perspective‚ the American Dream means the pursuit of happiness‚ higher education‚ and materialism. One of the ways people strive for the American Dream is through the pursuit of happiness. Though many people search for happiness in America‚ they are not always able to find it. In America today people with
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Not So Dreamy The “American Dream” lured millions of immigrants from all corners of the world to the United States with promises of fortune and happiness far beyond anything attainable in their home lands. The definition of the American Dream has a vast array of answers and over the years the definition has surly changed. However‚ whether they dream of material gain‚ career success‚ or just a new sense of joy‚ everything leads back to this big idea of the American Dream. Unfortunately‚ while chasing
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The American dream by definition means the idea that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work‚ determination‚ and initiative. However‚ it’s more than just some definition. Everyone has their own view on what they consider is the “American dream”. Before I was born my mom and dad both came here looking for a better life than the one they had back in Russia. After my parents arrived my grandparents came soon after. From my understanding
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“Forty seven percent of Americans say that no matter how hard they work; they cannot get ahead” (Wallechinsky 3). This statistic shows that almost half of the people that took this survey can not get ahead on financial issues no matter how hard they work. This makes people wonder is the American Dream still something that people can obtain. Many Americans do make enough money and can support their families on their own. They believe that America is full of opportunities and freedom. While on
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