Category: American Dream

  • The Problems of American Dream and Race

    For a long time, many people have been coming to the United States to realize their goals. In the course of this process, the cultural and social phenomenon of the American dream was formed. It represents the idea of equality of opportunity for all nations, which lets people feel the freedom and take initiative to…

  • The American Dream and Social Disorganization

    The concept of the American Dream has always been topical for people in the USA. Today, it remains applicable to coherent society as individuals still have the desire to succeed and acquire multiple benefits. American Dream is the belief that everyone in the state, regardless of the social position, class, or current conditions, can attain…

  • Crumbling American Dream: The Thrive of Capitalism

    Introduction The notion of the American dream has now become a highly individual but yet universal matter. Every person, when asked about their perception of this concept is likely to come up with an answer different from all the others expressed before. However, sometimes these answers can be so exhaustive that others find the support…

  • Ideals of the American Dream

    The American Dream includes many ideals: democracy, liberty, rights, equality, and opportunity. Today I will talk about the last one: about the way, I think, one should own their opportunities. I firmly believe that hard work pays off. Ever since my first job at a supermarket in Produce, I began to understand the value of…

  • The Downside of the American Dream

    Every year thousands of immigrants have been coming to the United States of America in search of a better and happier life. This country promises its citizens a decent life where people have equal rights and opportunities regardless of their ethnicity, race, religion, or social class. This means that every person who is able and…

  • The American Dream and Related Constructs

    Table of Contents Introduction Economic Reasons for the American Dream The Social Construct of the American Dream American Dream in Literature Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The American dream is a complex term that implies multiple values, ideologies, and social consciousness concepts. The American dream penetrated many people’s mindsets and became an unattainable aim to which…

  • American Dream and Poverty in the United States

    Many people argue that US social and economic inequality, routine discrimination, and political problems make the American Dream impossible. However, today the dream of many Americans is not luxury real estate and shares of leading companies, but the ability to choose their own way of life (Engle). The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution,…

  • Cruel Optimism: Karl Marx’s Ideas and the American Dream

    Optimism plays an essential role in the overall approaches to interpreting the world around people. The piece explores the concept of cruel optimism in regard to Karl Marx’s ideas and the American Dream. Delusional belief and thinking are the root causes of these underlying issues, which can harm both the one who promotes the view…

  • The American Dream as a Way of Crossing the Frame of Consciousness

    The American Dream is a concept that describes the ideal life to which the population of the United States aspired in the 30s and 40s. Nowadays, this concept is used both positively (support for young professionals, scientific research) and negatively (mockery of the culture). Nevertheless, the phenomenon of the American dream has not lost its…

  • Social Studies: The American Dream’s Concept

    The American dream focuses on making life better for its citizens and immigrants. It entails the aggressiveness instilled in the residents of America once they find themselves in various quagmires of life. The dream aims at improving the living standards of the Americans and other inhabitants by ensuring they seize any opportunity that comes their…