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Is the American Dream still achievable? by Rosemarie P.

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Is the American Dream still achievable? by Rosemarie P.

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This article further supports my thesis on the American Dream. I believe that the American Dream is achievable through hard work. To back my point the article states "Although it’s not easy to achieve the American dream, with passion, hard work and dedication, it is very possible to achieve." The American Dream is the equal opportunity for everyone to achieve their goals. Also stated in the article "The American dream is the ideal that every us citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative." These pieces of evidence further show support to my thesis that the American Dream is alive and well.  https://writingourfuture.nwp.org/americancreed/responses/672-is-the-american-dream-still-achievable

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"The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position." ― James Truslow Adams, The Epic of America. The American dream, to some families, might mean pursuing a happy life with a stable job, a family, and wealth or success in life. The American dream is made possible due to equal opportunity to all. To some people, this dream isn't possible, it is just a dream. Although it's not easy to achieve the American dream, with passion, hard work and dedication, it is very possible to achieve.

The American dream is the ideal that every us citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. The term was first used in 1932 by James Truslow Adams in his book The Epic of America, but even before the 1930's, the mindset of the American dream was active. The Declaration of Independence only extended the American dream to white property owners. After time, laws were added to extend these rights to women, non property owners, and slaves. In this way, the American Dream changed the course of America itself. In the 1920s, the American Dream started morphing from the right to create a better life to the desire to acquire material things. From that point, the American dream adapted throughout time, making the next generation better than the one before.

There are a lot of Americans that do not believe in the American dream, or believe that it became unachievable. These people lacking faith, believe that factors such as discrimination and unequal opportunities provide barriers to one's chance of reaching this "American dream". While others believe anything is possible with determination and overcoming obstacles. Some believe that coming from nothing and becoming insanely successful is only a myth, many have lived it, one of them is Oprah Winfrey, one of the richest women in the world. Winfrey was an orphan raised by her grandma with little money. She has overcome child abuse, rape, weight gain, depression, failed romance, and other hardships to attain her success. Oprah Winfrey symbolizes the individual who by such means rises above the torment to become one of the wealthiest and most recognized public figures in the world.

Far fewer Americans say "becoming wealthy" is essential to the American dream than say the same about personal freedom and a good family life. Overall, 36% of U.S. adults say their family has achieved the American dream, while another 46% say they are "on their way" to achieving it, according to an August survey by Pew Research Center. People who say they have already achieved the American dream are generally older, and better-educated than those who say they are on their way to achieving the American dream and those who say it's out of reach.

Whites (41%) are more likely than blacks (17%) or Hispanics (32%) to say they have achieved the American dream. But more blacks (62%) and Hispanics (51%) than whites (42%) say they are on their way to achieving it. Notably, there are no significant racial or ethnic differences in the shares who say the American dream is out of reach for their families. Millennials are wrong about the American dream, it's not dead. Though fate, chance, and luck have a lot to do with one's success, so does willpower, the control of one's behavior. It is in one's hands to shape life, seize opportunities, get an education, resist failure, set goals and ultimately become somebody.

The American dream is a dream made possible due to equal opportunity to all. If kids once living in poverty and in slums can becomes lawyers or doctors, if an immigrant can become California's governor, if handicapped kids can play basketball, if ordinary people can become extraordinary people, then the American Dream is possible.

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"The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it.

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Immigrant Perspectives: The American Dream

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Immigrant Perspectives: The American Dream

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In the video many immigrants are asked about their perspectives on the American Dream. They see the American Dream as freedom and being what they want to be. For example, Elena states "I know that I would not be where I am today if I was in Russia especially because being a queer Women that is not acceptable back home." They also see America as the land of opportunity. They believe that you don't need to have anything and to live up to the American Dream you need to work. Another example, Manny believes "You don't need to have anything, you can study hard, work hard, put in the time, put in effort and you will get there." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNMU-y_lnGc

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🗽 Immigrant Perspectives: The American Dream

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To support my thesis in The Distance Between Us Epilogue page 319 "In June of 1999, I became the first person in my family to graduate from college." This shows that Reyna was able to come up from poverty and became a successful American citizen.

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The first piece of evidence from the song to support the American Dream is "Tell them put the money in my hand right now, Tell the promoter we need more seats, We just sold out all the floor seats." This shows that Kanye, a feature in the song, was able to become successful in America. He is doing what he wants and being able to sell out shows. "Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday, Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A." is the second piece of evidence to support the American Dream. This says that Estelle wants to go to America and see all of the big cities. Estelle believes in the American Dream as she wants to tour America.

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I interviewed my US History teacher Mr. Rook. He describes his term of the American Dream as “Equal opportunity but not equal effort.” When he grew he wanted to become a zoologist. Mr. Rook's American Dream is to “Live a comfortable life, support my family, and be able to do the things I want to do before I die. His American Dream was influenced by his Father and Grandfather. Mr. Rook says his own hopes and dreams have come true "because I’m able to achieve goals that I set for myself through hard work and effort." Mr. Rook believes that America is still a land of opportunity and he also believes that some can come back from falling short of their dreams.

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A nice car is important to my American Dream. A nice Car is a sign of success and I also like fancy cars so I would love to have one.

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A good job that I like is important to my American Dream. Having a job you like means you don't work a day in your life.

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Having a good home is important to my American Dream. Having a nice house for me my family is important because it is where you live most of your life.

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My understanding of the American Dream is that anyone can make it in America. America is the land of opportunity for many. It doesn't matter who you are or where you are from you have equal opportunity. To achieve the American Dream you need to put in lots of hard work and effort. Sometimes you need to put in more work than other people do. Others may have it easier than you put if you work harder you can achieve better than they will.