Does America Still Provide Access to the American Dream Essay

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    The American dream is a term often used as motivation for people who are seeking a better life outside of their torrid country. According to James Truslow, who coined the term American Dream, the definition is, “a dream of a social order in which each man and woman shall be able to attain to their fullest stature of which they are innately capable.” (68) The American Dream is sought out by many, but they are often denied the privilege of prevailing in a predominantly successful society run by the

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    Although some people feel as though the American Dream is inaccessible to all, or even dead, the truth is that America still provides access to the American Dream through education, equal opportunity, and security. Many Americans, including professionals and individuals alike, feel as though the American Dream is too far out of reach and have little hope for its return. One reason that Americans feel that America does not provide access to the American Dream is because Citizens with lower income may

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    Today, America still provides access to the American Dream since we all have rights. Some of those rights include the pursuit of happiness, right to equality, and the right to better our world. With these rights, it is possible to achieve the American Dream, it is within reach. The are many important documents that make this dream available to us. For example, "The Declaration of Independence" by the founding father's states, "...that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable

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    looking at what American dream is today, we need to look at its roots. It has always said that the government will protect your opportunity to improve your life, no matter who you are. While some believe the American Dream can be obtained because America provides access and materials to be successful, others question the concept of the American Dream because it is different for each person. The american dream is still possible, depends who the dreamer. Many people think the American Dream is not is

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    people, the American Dream is still provided by America, but to others the American Dream isn’t an opportunity given by America, so what’s the true answer? To start off, what is the American Dream? The American Dream is the accomplishment of getting a high education, stable well paying job, so that sooner or later you can be able to provide for yourself and children, without a problem, and provide for yourself after retirement. There are a lot of factors that go into what the American Dream is, but the

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    What is an American ? To me, an American means freedom. Freedom to choose and practice a religion of your choice without persecution. Freedom of speech, press, and expression. An american is not only someone who is free but is also strong. Americans have the freedom that most other countries do not have. There are still some countries, that classes in power, still uses everything from force of religion, to gender inequality, to oppress their people, and robb them from their right and liberation

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    Americans hold the concept of individuality very near and dear to their hearts, but despite backgrounds and disparities that accompany them, all Americans share one commonality. They possess the ability to achieve the American dream through perseverance. The American dream represents an opportunity to live up to one’s full potential through hard work and persistence, regardless of their background. Citizens that devote a willingness to take advantage of opportunity that presents itself, will reap

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    America does not provide access to the American dream to the citizens of America and immigrants because there is not many opportunities left in America due to the large economic collapse and the huge population growth. America can no longer provide the American dream to citizens because of the job competition and the economic collapse. America is overpopulated and is destroying the land, more people are surviving sicknesses. This all leads to say that the American dream is dead, and can no longer

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    America is often touted as the “land of the free,” promising to provide equal opportunity to every citizen regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or religion. This, however, is a fairly new narrative, and still under construction. When pondering what it means to be American, I can hardly help but think of Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” and wonder who defines the term “great,” and from whose perspective that has been true throughout the country’s history. It was not true

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    Republican. Nor an American. I speak as a victim of America's so-called democracy. When we open our eyes today and look around America, we see America through the eyes of someone who has been the victim of Americanism. We don't see any American dream. We've experienced only the American nightmare.” –Malcolm X. The American Dream is the idea that every person should have an equal opportunity to obtain success through hard work, prosperity, and determination. Recently though, this American Dream isn’t functioning

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