Tabitha Crowley Jamie Fuston SOCI-1010-C02 April 15‚ 2013 Poverty In 2010‚ about 46.2 million people were considered poor. The nation’s poverty rate rose to 15.1 percent‚ whereas in 2009‚ 14.3 percent of people in America were living in poverty (Censky‚ 2011). That is an increase of 2.6 million people in 2010. In the United States‚ the federal poverty line – an absolute measure of annual income – is frequently used to determine who is categorized as poor (Ferris &ump; Stein‚ 2008‚ 2010). Currently
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The “American Dream”‚ is the belief that anyone can become successful or wealthy with hard work and dedication. This idea was first used by James Truslow Adams. Generally‚ when people think or talk about “The American Dream” they normal mention a job‚ family‚ wealth‚ and success. It is almost certain that someone will not think or talk about failure. Failure is something that people stray away from. This is normal because everyone wants to succeed in life. Although people hope for success‚ failure
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The American dream can have so many different meanings to so many different people around our country. This is what makes the American dream so wonderful‚ the fact that you get to determine your dream is in some cases the American dream for some people already! Luckily I myself am able to determine my American dream. I have always thought of my American dream of being able to live a simple life in which I am able to have a stable job that I enjoy. Most importantly though is I would like to not only
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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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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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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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Chloe Tracy College Composition I Professor Chezik 4 December 2013 If You Can Dream It‚ You Can Do It “Life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness.”- This phrase is well known from the United States’ Declaration of Independence that roots within the American Dream. The American Dream has powered the hopes and aspirations of Americans for generations. It began as a plain but revolutionary notion: each individual has the right to pursue happiness and the freedom to strive for a better
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The American Dream The American Dream includes the opportunity for prosperity and success‚ and an upward social mobility for the family and children‚ achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers. Rick Danko once said‚ “As time goes on we get closer to that American Dream of there being a pie cut up and shared. Usually greed and selfishness prevent that and there is always one bad apple in every barrel.” Danko’s perception of human nature is the reality that United States citizens live
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Illusion of the American Dream The American Dream has been an idea that everyone has their right to happiness‚ and the utmost standard of living. The dream suggest that everyone should have equal opportunities as long as that individual works hard for what they want. But it seems as if some individuals are more fortunate to gain what they specify as the American Dream‚ while others are not. What is so special about the American dream is that it varies from person to person. Individuals can believe
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English A‚ 9324 3 October 2013 “The American Dream” Today‚ many people immigrate to the United States of America hoping for a better life; searching for the American Dream‚ equality‚ freedom‚ and trying to achieve goals. The American Dream is the pursuit of prosperity and an inspiration for people to push their limits and achieve something higher. Everyone in the United States has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream no matter what. The American Dream has five interpretations that really
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