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    American Dream Meritocracy

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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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    Who would think the American Dream isn’t possible? “There’s no reason why we can’t restore the basic‚ American promise that if you work hard‚ you can do well.” (Kunhenn‚ 2012) America is a land with a lot more opportunities and freedom than any other nation. There’s no excuse not to achieve ones dreams in this country. The American dream is still universally available for anyone to achieve; it’s still possible because it has been done many times‚ we live in a free country and anything is possible

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    American Dream Benefits

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    hope‚ new beginnings‚ free education‚ the american dream? What can this do for citizens of america? How can it benefit? Many people claim that america is the best country in the world‚ and many disagree. America lost what it once had and once was and how it should improve. America isn’t perfect for everyone‚ but it has a lot of opportunities to offer. Here are some things I believe is the american dream and the definition of it. To have the american dream is to have a fresh start‚ and to have opportunities

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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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    Ragtime American Dream

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    the very beginning of the novel is the American dream. Many characters throughout the novel individually take diverse journeys in order to fulfill what they might describe as “The American Dream.” Throughout Ragtime several characters venture upon momentous journeys whether they be sensible or unwise‚ in order to try and achieve their personal pursuit of the American dream. Tateh’s dream of survival and the basic pursuit of happiness is a worthwhile dream that ventures him through many long journeys

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    The American Dream: Is It Still Attainable? What is the American dream? Some would say a successful career. Some would say a life of fulfillment and happiness. Some might even say equality and acceptance for all Americans. But what it is really‚ and how must an individual go about attaining it? I believe the American dream is defined by the personal desires of the one striving and working for it. Our rights as Americans are clearly stated in the Declaration of Independence: Life‚ liberty and the

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    Shaping the American Dream The American Dream is a national symbol of the United States; a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success‚ and progress achieved through hard work. Throughout the texts‚ The Great Gatsby‚ Of Mice and Men and A Raisin in the Sun‚ various characters chase the elusive American Dream. In‚ The Great Gatsby‚ Jay Gatsby pursues his dream girl Daisy Buchanan even though his dream of whisking her away is intangible. In the text‚ Of Mice

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    American Dream Failure

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    gold‚ but they were cobbled in middle-class dreams.” says Regina Lee Blaszczyk. What is The American Dream? The American Dream has been something people inside and out of the United States hopes to get out of the country. Whether it be riches‚ a family‚ a successful job‚ a big house‚ or anything‚ some people do live The American Dream. Sadly‚ though‚ the dream is a lot more arduous to accomplish‚ especially if you are middle class or lower. The American Dream is dead due to the fact that the economy

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    American Dream analysis

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    · What does the American Dream look like in the 1950s? Was it attainable then? Is it attainable now? (slight refernce to: What societal dysfunctions impede the American Dream?) I don’t really know what the American Dream looked like back in the 1950s‚ as I am not a history buff. But who’s to say the American Dream is attainable if there isn’t a concret definition of what the American Dream is; and I’m not refering to the Webster’s definition of the American Dream. What I mean by definiton is what

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