to experience the freedom and equality our government lays claim to. At the root of this reputation is the American Dream‚ the belief that with hard work anyone can succeed based solely on his or her merits. While definitions of success vary‚ the American Dream defines it as the ability to become a "self-made man‚" thereby rising to a more-than-comfortable state of living. The American Dream is believed to be blind to race‚ sex‚ or socio-economic status and at a first glance‚ seems to be almost Utopian
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The American dream The term "American Dream" first was used by the American historian James Truslow Adams in his book "The Epic of America" published in 19311. At that time the United States were suffering under the Great Depression2. Adams used the term to describe the complex beliefs‚ religious promises and political and social expectations. The american dream has continually been a staple of american culture. once individuals speak of it‚ they usually refer back to the primary 1/2 the twentieth
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The American Dream is a Fantasy The American Dream is owning a car‚ a home‚ a piece of land‚ and having free time to enjoy life. The American Dream is an egalitarian principle‚ it is the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. I believe that the American Dream is not a realistic possibility for the average American with things like minimum wage standing in their way. Many people are asserting that the American Dream is an unrealistic goal for the average
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Is the American Dream achievable? "It’s called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it" -George Carlin‚ 2005[2: http://oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/American-dream] The American Dream: the image of a white picket fence house with a perfect family‚ two educated children‚ one girl and one boy and the mother and father both working without worrying about financials concerns. This is the typical example of the American Dream; it is called the stereotypical
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The American Dream The American Dream is a term that implies a successful and satisfying life. Many people associate it with immigration‚ as the dream of religious freedom‚ economic prosperity‚ and opportunity has historically driven immigrants to the United States. The term is used by a lot of modern Americans to signify success in life as a result of hard work. A man named James Truslow Adams first used the term in his book The Epic of America‚ written in 1931. He states "The American Dream
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The American Dream The concept of the American Dream dates back to the time of birth of the United States of America. Specifically‚ it was originally referenced in 1776 in the United States Constitution by our founding fathers when they wrote‚ “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life‚ Liberty‚ and the pursuit of Happiness.” Since that time‚ the definition of the American
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2013 The Futility of the ‘American Dream’ The ideal of the ‘American Dream’ has hardly changed over the past century. The dream is a unique American phenomenon. It represents a nebulous concept that is exemplified by a number of American values. Many deem wealth and success to be the means to this paradigm. When stability‚ security and family values also become part of the suburban lifestyle‚ the American Dream comes close to becoming reality. Nick Carraway‚ the candid
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SOCI 3405 Professor Kurti The American Dream based upon a system of meritocracy‚ is an interesting aspect of the American culture. It is based on the premise that with hard work and patience‚ anything is possible. Financial security‚ social status and a stable lifestyle await those who put in the time and effort. While it is a comforting thought to hold onto while putting in forty plus hours at week at your job‚ its reality is hard to prove. The American Dream relies on so many factors‚ that it
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A Raisin in the Sun The American Dream is why many people find themselves attracted to this country. For some‚ it can be the desire to become more than their parents. For others‚ it is the desire to excel beyond others expectations. No matter the reason for a person ’s desire to reach the American Dream there are obstacles that sometimes seem overwhelming. In the story a raisin in the sun an African-American family living on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950s where racism and prejudice was
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When looking at the American society and its culture‚ one could safely say that through hard work individuals are able to succeed in the country. The “American dream”‚ in a sense can be accomplished by any individual that puts determination and initiative to their dreams. The division of a society based on economic status can create restrictions that can make some individuals work harder than others‚ nevertheless‚ any person can be successful no matter what race‚ gender‚ or age one is. Although
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