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11/3/2022 09:28:35 am
I say no, the American Dream is not dead. It's absolutely still alive and well for now. What always seemed clear to me is that Americans don't care much about who you are or what your parents did. They just want to know the answer to "Here's the job. Can you do it, and how well can you do it?" So in that sense, I think the American Dream is still very much alive and well. And I agree. The American Dream was never about being handed a utopia. It was about having the opportunity to pursue dreams and build a better life for people. That opportunity never came with a guarantee, nor will it ever. It's up to each of us to pursue the American Dream, and that means putting in the hard work and overcoming the challenges that stand in the way.
Allison Wei
11/3/2022 03:50:52 pm
In my opinion, the American dream is sort of alive. Although it depends on what you consider the "American dream." I consider the American dream to be the idea of hope and opportunities for Americans. Despite the grim natures of the present and coming years, I believe that the wishes and aspirations are still present in today's America, although not as strong as previous generations have said. Almost two in five (37%) Americans believe that the American dream is less attainable today. Circumstances have changed, but the idea is clear, and still exists to this day.
Isaac Moreno
11/3/2022 10:11:12 pm
What is the American dream? Now while many might have a different view of what it is, Ultimately it's the idea of hope and opportunities. Now does everyone have an equal chance at achieving these hopes and opportunities? Absolutely not. Although many Americans might say that the American Dream isnt real nor alive. Many outsiders do believe in the opportunities and better life styles it can bring. Do immigrants still enter the U.S? They do, for the main purpose of the "American Dream", a better life, and to be honest, most of the time America does give a better life style to immigrants.
Devin Shamoo
11/4/2022 07:00:57 am
Although America has changed over time, I believe that the American dream is still very alive. Around 40% of 7,000 American adults claim they are living the American dream. As Americans we often overlook how lucky we are to live in such a well developed society with readily-available food, high living conditions, and freedom of speech. Many immigrants still move to the United States every year to try and reach the ideal of the American dream, which many of us overlook.
Zoe Grace Fuller
11/4/2022 12:50:32 pm
I belive the American dream is still alive because the freedom we have in America is more freedom than many other counties have. The gist of the dream isn't that Americans have stuff like insane wealth or power because many Americans do not have that, but instead, the idea that it is attainable, that immigrants can have better lives here, education and technology thrive, and that we have high living conditions. The dream is very much alive, but not for all residents.
Shazia Rahaman
11/6/2022 08:37:09 am
The "American dream," as defined by investopedia.com, is "...believed to be achieved through sacrifice, risk-taking, and hard work, rather than by chance." Americans still work hard to achieve their goals, creating their ideal of the American dream. 84% of Americans reported having more income than their parents, even in the lowest economic brackets (Pew Research Center, reported by PBS). This reinforces the argument that Americans are achieving the American dream by working hard in their paid careers, and they have the money to show for it. Americans are living the American dream, as reflected in their increased economic successes compared to the generations before.
Diya Gaur
11/7/2022 12:11:41 pm
I believe the American dream is alive. Why? Because the factors contributing to the American dream have become more accessible than ever in recent years. For example, we have been given many new resources and more lenient policies due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. School and universities have been more forgiving in terms of tuition money, and are providing families with financial aid (1). This is enabling many more people to attend further education, providing people with the opportunity to have a career that allows them to live a comfortable lifestyle, or the "American dream".
Ash Lubbers
11/7/2022 03:31:59 pm
The American Dream^tm is widely regarded as a foundational principle to the modern day success of America. After WWII, the identity of America had been solidified as a world power, subsequently inspiring many to place its culture on a pedestal. This further compounded societal pressures for American citizen's to fit into their boxes. Women were forced to leave the jobs they had taken up to provide for a war stricken society as to not crack the foundation of the American Dream^tm, which is inherently tied to the idea that the white, cishet, men of society should hold all the power and be the "providers". The basic idea being defined here is that, the "work hard and be rewarded" definition that is so strongly tied to the American Dream and American culture as a whole has an undertone of unachievability, that societal notions of who truly deserves success that are interwoven with the American collective will prevail. The American Dream is still alive and evident by the rampant nationalism a person may find in alt right movements such as organizations like the Proud Boys as well as more tame/positive places such as entrepreneurship, this is supported by the fact that the USA had the most start-ups in 2020 (https://www.marshall.usc.edu/faculty-research/centers-excellence/center-global-innovation/startup-index-nations-regions). All this to say, yes the American Dream is still alive however the principles that are tied to it are changing with the modern era, with women and people of color slowly gaining more political and social equality. This may lead to a change in connotation with the idea of the American Dream. 11/8/2022 09:26:35 am
The American is still not quite dead. The American dream is defined by Merrian Webster as a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. While it may be harder for some to obtain it, it is still achievable. Actually, the American dream is probably more possible to obtain now than it ever was in earlier stages of the USA.
Melanie Martinez
11/8/2022 07:26:47 pm
I think the American Dream is alive. The 'official' definition of the American Dream is "A happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S, especially by working hard and becoming successful" by earning a comfortable income, affording a house, and living life
Srivatsav Koduri
11/17/2022 02:21:32 pm
Before deciding whether the American Dream is alive, we must first define the American Dream itself. According to Library of Congress, the American Dream is the fact that "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or economic status. Perhaps this was once true when America was empty and each individual had more opportunities, but is it true today? If one really wants to become wealthy, it is not as simple as working for that goal. The economic balance has shifted in recent years to the ultra-rich which makes it harder for individuals to reach this point themselves. On the other hand, Americans still have many rights and freedom which is also a part of the American Dream. This too isn't as great as it once was (although it is still vital) as America isn't unique in this aspect. To answer the question, I believe that the American Dream is alive but far weaker and not as important as it once was. Leave a Reply. |
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