You remember the American dream. It was the hope that everyone can get ahead in America, that your kids will attain more prosperity than you.
It was the certitude that in America, anyone is free, with a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Take the following survey, noting the question that YOU CONSIDER to be most important in determining whether the American Dream is alive or dead. Also consider the question YOU CONSIDER to be least important in determining whether the American Dream is alive or dead.
Next, take a look at the following slides and decide which slide reveals the most COMPELLING information about the state of the American Dream.
Write a response to the question:
Is the American Dream alive or dead? Use evidence from the slideshow and your survey to support your response. Minimum 100 words. Must include a specific reference to the slides.
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ReplyDeleteThe American dream is still alive today but it is suffering from the economic problems this great country has found. Americans have almost lost the definition of the American dream. In 2009 a survey was taken to see what the economic standing of the country was and 74 percent said it was poor.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is slowly dying. This is because in the slide show 79% of Americans say that people can still change their economic standings. People think that it's getting harder and harder to move to the upper class. 92% of people think that hard work will get you the American Dream. If you work really hard to change things then you can possibly get what you want.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is dead. From the survey it proved that people believe that the economy is not good. Because we are living in a different time period than the great depression it is difficult to move up in society. That is why I think that the American Dream is dead.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is dead. Even though all the slides show that people still believe it, I don't see any evidence that people are actually going out and trying to complete it. I think that because 56% of Americans think that we can still improve their economic conditions, but 79% of Americans think that people cant improve their economic conditions. Also the older people are the easier they think that they could go up the economic ladder then people can now.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American dream is dead. Many people believe that the dream is still alive. On the graph "Possible to Succeed in Today's Society" many people believe that they are able to to improve their economic standing. But I haven't seen any proof of it. If you have no money, it's harder to move yourself up the class. In America, we make it difficult to raise your economic standing. They don't have the chance to make themselves get higher in class. Also in the chart "Dynamics Affecting Economic Mobility" 92% of people believe that hard work is a very important factor to succeeding. But a lot of wealthy people don't even do anything and work hard at all. In the chart "Defining the American Dream" the number one answer of 74% was 'being free to accomplish anything'. But as you can see, not everyone is free to accomplish everything and anything they want. Some people don't have the oppertunities to succeed and accomplish what they want. Mainly because of money, education and other factors that go into it that not everyone can get their hands on.
ReplyDeleteIs the American Dream alive or dead? Use evidence from the slideshow and your survey to support your response.
ReplyDeleteThe 'American Dream' is dead. It has been dead for a while now. If you look at the survey, it clearly states that the majority of people think that the people think that the national, and their own economic stance is poor. A lot of people also see that they cannot move up into the economic status, because you're born were you're born. if you're born into a middle class or poor family, you don't have the opportunities that the high upper class, or the upper class. Therefor, you're set up to fail, while they're set up to succeed.
In my opinion, the American Dream is dead, there isn't much of an opportunity for people to improve their economic standing. To pursue anything you want and become wealthier you usually have to go to college which usually is crazy expensive causing you to go into debt by trying to get a better economic standing. Now, for anyone to be successful in life it is almost a given for people to go into college. For people that are born in the lower class, you are basically stuck there, even if you do very well in high school you will still have a hard time paying for something that could eventually get you wealthier. Many people that took this survey believe that is possible to improve your economic standing, maybe not strongly, but the percentage is higher than those who do no believe you cannot improve your situation. Unfortunately for the younger and people in 2014, not 2006/2009, it is harder to see that people can improve their economic standing.
ReplyDeleteI believe the "American dream" is dead. If you take a look at the survey, there is a chart regarding the possibility of success in today's economy. Many people stated that they strongly agree that they would be able to succeed. However, in another chart, people believe we live with a poor economy.
ReplyDeleteI think that the American Dream is alive to day. This is because 60% of people 30-39 think that it is easier to move of the income ladder than there parents.
ReplyDeleteI do not think the American Dream is still alive anymore because of the poor life choices people make and the debt is increasing everywhere in the country. No one has the same opportunities as others anymore these days because of the differences in personal economic standings. Living in poor conditions stop you from moving on in the future.
ReplyDeleteI do think that the American Dream is still alive today. After based on the data that we saw on the National level survey you can see that people believe hard work is they key to fixing the nations economy and doing good for each other. 92% of the population agrees that hard work is essential.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is still alive, however its much more difficult to achive due to the pessemistic attidtude of the American People and economic problems that cripple our nation. Most of these graphs are rage from 2006 - 2009 and in 2008 we were in an actual almost major recession, so outlook on our government was probably tilted twards the pesemistic side of the drawing board, so they tend to think that they cannot achieve what they want, and work less hard because they feel they cant move up the social and corperate ladder. Hard work is the leading cause in success, and because people think that working hard wont help them because of our economic state, they dont.
ReplyDeleteThe american dream may seem dead but it is definitely still achievable. The survey may show that the economy is bad BUT, if you have a good attitude, work hard, stay motivated and do what you need to do, then you can live the american dream. I say this because in the survey it states that 56% of people think that even in this "terrible economy" it is still possible to live a good life and the american dream. Another reason for this could be because in the survey it says that 92% of people are hard working.
ReplyDeleteI think that the American Dream is still alive for the immigrants coming of into America today. When the immigrants come to America they have a fresh start; no matter what they do they will move up the economic ladder. 92 percent say that hard work will move you up and if the immigrants today work harder, they will be able to achieve. With the people already living in America, I believe that it all depends on where you are born in order in achieve anything greater than your parents. You need to know the right people and be in a wealthy family to remain wealthy.
ReplyDeleteI do think that the American Dream is dead because of the evidence shown in the slide show. In 2009 73% of people say that the economy is bad and they are struggling. Next, only 48% of people are now saying that at age 40-49 they are doing good but most people said it was when you are above 70. That is why the American Dream is dead.
ReplyDeleteThe American dream is still alive, although it may be harder in an economy like ours where some of the citizens have to battle an adversity such as poverty it is still very possible for someone to work hard and get themselves to be very successful. Our country gives so many opportunities for people to succeed. Education is accessible to almost everyone in the country. If you get a good education, you are more likely to succeed and get a good job. When these people get a good job it makes them able to move up on the economic ladder. 73% of people answered yes, saying that if was possible to do better than your parents. People come to America so their children can have better lives and 73% of people believe that is still possible. The American dream is still alive.
ReplyDeleteI think the American Dream is alive today, regardless of the poor economy. 56% of people in this country agree strongly that it is still possible for people to improve their economic standing. 79% loosely agree that it is possible to change your standing, as well. Hard work and ambition can bring you a long way, just by itself.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this but i also think that there isn't just one American Dream i think people have different American Dreams depending if they are like a farmer then they're dream may be to have a successful farm while another would dream of being a rich tycoon and so on.
DeleteIs the American Dream alive or dead? Use evidence from the slideshow and your survey to support your response.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is still alive today not many of us can see this because we are blinded by what we want to have, not what we do have. The American dream was built off of hard working individuals and dreams. Your family will deftly have an affect on you they should help you to try to sauced to the best that you can be.
yes the american dream is dead, it is dead because their is almost not opportunity for people to move up the economic ladder unless they are born into money or they go to college and to get an education. But even then after college they are still going to have huge amounts of debt to pay off and that is if they can find a job right out of college that will give them the opportunity to advance in there field.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is dead after looking at the survey results. 73% of people in 2009 say that the economy is poor, and 79% of people believe its not possible to improve their economic standings. If people have this kind of thought in their head then their not going to get anywhere and the dream will stay dead. Some people start at a lower rate of succeeding due to their social class of their family. If you start off wealthy then you are starting off on a better foot for succeeding. If you are with a poor family you are starting lower than some other people making it harder for your American Dream to become true.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American Dream has declined since the 1920s however there are many opportunities for people to improve their lifestyles. After FDR's Administration the GOP Republican party argued that the American work ethic declined because of all the government New Deal programs that were happening. These New Deal programs were created into laws because the Democratic party maintained control of the Executive branch as well as the Senate and the House. The dominance of the republican party was mainly in the Judicial branch. The Republican party also argued that FDR's New Deal programs expanded the role of government entirely. Under the Hoover Administration he passed The Agricultural Marketing Act which helped farmers help themselves. Although the government helped the farmers out they did not buy surplus products. This was a political move by Hoover to prevent the people from relying too much on the government. Therefore based of the difference of administrations many could argue that the American work ethic was destroyed. However the American dream can still be considered because 73% of Americans said they can do better than their parents.
ReplyDeleteThe american dream is alive for some. When the immigrants that come rough places get here they think it is the greatest place in the world. They think it is so great working a minnimum wage job living in a ratty apartment. We as americans think that the american dream is to be rich and famous so people know they will never be that so they think it is dead.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is still alive today because 58% of people think that their living conditions are better than their parents as of 2010. Many still say hard work is a big factor along with having ambition, staying healthy and education are apart of living the American dream and they're able to make that happen. Although the economic status of the country makes it hard to climb up the ladder or sometimes be positive I still do think that the American Dream is alive.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American dream is dead. I believe this because in 2006 27% of people were doing poor in the economy. In 2009 79% were doing poor, this is showing me that citizens are slowly loosing respect for themselves. The society is giving up on life because of their economic status. Since some citizens give up it gives a bad influence on other citizens who follow in their footsteps.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is still alive today because people still believe that hard work and ambition are the reason why people are able to move up the income ladder. Immigrants move to this country to get a better life and better working conditions than what they had. Regular Americans are also doing that too the American dream is do better your situation which is why I think the dream is still alive.
ReplyDelete92 people believe hard work is the way to better your situation and that is what most of america is trying to do and that keeps the dream alive.
DeleteThe survey shows that 56% of people think that it is still possible to have a good life in this poor economy. Even though many people struggle I think that you can still be happy with what you have even if it's not much. It may be hard to get started to succeed but once you get there your personal American dream can come true. Due to the horrible economic conditions it is hard to live your dream, how ever with ambition you can still succeed and make a good life for yourself no matter what the theory's are of the Americans dream, with ambition, hope, and hard work you can start on the bottom and end up on top.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American Dream is still alive because the evidence through the survey proves this. 56% of people strongly believe that people can still improve their economic standing. Being in a recession shows that is is hard to get out of it but there is a strong percent that believes they can.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Hunter beacause the needs and dreams of americans are constantly changing as well as the economy and we can no longer support the amount of dept it takes to support these dreams.
DeleteAlthough to some the American Dream is still alive, I believe the dream is dead. The American Dream is dead because there are too many factors that you need to worry about these days to have an exact dream. In Problems With Economic Mobility, 60% of half the Americans who are at the bottom of the income ladder remain there 10 years later. There doesn't seem to be a change of people getting out of their bad economic state and 10 years is a long time.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American Dream is dead because even though there are obviously people who are successful and have the ability to move past their parents on the income ladder, the majority of people are not this lucky. In the graph "Economic Standing of Country and Individual Declined" you can see that 46 more people viewed the economic conditions in 2009 to be more poor than in 2006. This represents economic stability decreasing and only getting worse for people. That's why I think the American Dream is becoming more dead as the years pass on.
ReplyDeletei helve that the american dream is death because most people and kids are not caring for education only 83% care for it i think that it should be 100% but no one is doing anything also they are allot immigrants i think that the American Dream is death because people race many states they have problems with different races people who had more money they start in higher level as they one they don't have but is not always true that they think because they have money they don't have too do it but i will say that more that 75% they became poor because they give up.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is still alive, but you have to make it happen for yourself. Things that are great in life aren't just handed to you. The American dream as individualistic, no matter what or where you come from you can still make a life for yourself. I don't believe that growing up in a good neighborhood and having educated parents really has a huge affect on who you become. Even though 40% of people say that the neighborhood has a big affect on it i disagree. Some of the biggest people in music started off with really crappy lives full of poverty and now are striking it rich because they made their dream come true. The things you need to achieve your dream is Hard work and ambition. So therefore i believe The american Dream is still alive for the people who push for it.
ReplyDeleteI would say that the American Dream is still alive today because 92% of people believe that hard work is required to achieve the American Dream which is a good thing because working hard is a good quality for everyone to have/posess. On top of that 89% of people believe that having ambition is key to achieving the American Dream which is another good quality for all people to have.
ReplyDeleteI believe the american dream is still alive because most people that took the survey said that hard work and ambition are still very strong parts of the american dream. The status of our country's economy makes being financialy secure and climbing up the economic ladder harder but not impossible and 58% of people think the living conditions of america are better than their parents.
ReplyDeleteThe American dream is still alive, for some people. For people that have given up they will never see their America dream. But for the people that have not given up on it it is vary much still alive. This is supported in the chart called Posibilty to sicseed in today's economy.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is still alive today. I say this because 92% of people said that hard work is essential and plays a large role in Economic Prosperity. Based on this it is true to say that if people work hard they will be in a better economic position. Though, even though this statistic is true, many people still don't work hard in order to get economic prosperity which leads to nice things and overall, a happier life which is the American dream. In conclusion, I think there is definitely still an American Dream, it is just that many people gave up on it because they don't work hard enough at it.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American Dream is still alive but has greatly declined. I believe this because in a parent prediction it is believed that 62% of kids will be in a better standard of living when they are their parents age. Also, 56% of people think it is still possible to improve their economic standing. The reason it has declined is because of more government intervention beginning in the Great Depression where it was needed. After it people got used to all the benefits and didn't want to go back to having to working hard. Also, people are too busy complaining about either being a minority or how they are so helpless when if they just tried hard and worked hard they would be able to make a good living.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream has changed from what it used to be in the 1920s. In the survey people's results for the question, economic conditions in this country today? 73% said they were poor in 2009 but in the question, rate your own economic conditions, 25% people said there own conditions were poor in 2009. So the American Dream is still lingering in our century and yes it could disappear but there are to many Americans aiming for there dreams to have it be dead.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American dream is still alive today. Despite being in an economic recession, 70% and above of all races are confident that 10 years from now, we as an American people will be better off than we are now.
ReplyDeleteAs long as we put in hard work, have ambiguity and make the right life choices, people can be in control of their economic situation and achieve their own American dream.
Those who are pessimistic about the American Dream since they complain and do not desire change in themselves cannot achieve its greatness because they want to stay stuck in lower class jobs rather than to work hard in order to move up the economic ladder.
DeleteI believe the American dream is alive however it's only going down hill.Although in 2006 13% of people say that the economy is bad in their own personal financial situation. Compared to the survey taken in 2009 were 25%. Although another 27% said they were good. based on theses statistic the American is only somewhat alive but it is fading fast.
ReplyDeletethe american dream is really a in between thing because not many people believe in it but some do, like in the survey it showed some do still believe in it but its on the boarder line. its really hard to tell in a economy like this during this time but there are those hot spots where people strongly support the american dream.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is not dead. Of course, to some people, it is. I believe that the individual has a future that they can control. And everyone's sense of the American Dream is very different. To some people, it's being rich and living a long life. To some others, it is just simply having a family and being happy. So, for some, the American Dream is long gone, but for others, it's only just beginning
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement that everyone's sense of the American dream is very different. I don't think it's just the white house with a fence anymore, everyone has different ideas on how they want to live their lives.
DeleteI guess this is true, because after all there's different representations & opinions of the American Dream, with each person being individual. Also, I agree because I can relate to this, rather than just being rich, I too, would like to have a family & be happy with them.
DeleteI agree with Kendra because an individual can control which direction they want to take their futures in, and for many they can have their own opinions and for some their dreams are beginning and everyone's perspectives are different.
DeleteI guess this is true, because after all there's different representations & opinions of the American Dream, with each person being individual. Also, I agree because I can relate to this, rather than just being rich, I too, would like to have a family & be happy with them.
DeleteI believe that the American Dream is still alive today. Every individual has their own interpretation of the American Dream, because everyone is different. Like the male and female statistics show what a majority of each gender thinks of their own dreams they want to fulfill. One example would be that 52% of men only felt that it was important to own a home but 64 % of women felt that owning a home was a huge part of the American Dream. So not only does an individual have their own decision on the American dream but so would an individual. I believe that the American dream is Individualized for everyone, and also that everyone has their own opinion. They might have only interviewed a select number of people on the street and not all Americans in the nation. As the saying goes “ beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” that would be the same for the american dream. Everyone has their own definition of beauty and everyone will have their own definition of the American Dream.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the American Dream is dead, there isn't much of an opportunity for people to improve their economic standing. Or for them to pursue any of your want dreams/goals. Also there is not way for you to become wealthier, as well as you usually have to go to college which usually is immensely expensive. Thus causing you to go into debt by trying to get a better economic standing. In addition, for anyone to be successful in life it’s almost a given for people to go into college. For people that are born in the lower class, you are basically stuck there, even if you do very well in high school, you will still have a hard time paying for something that could eventually get you even more wealth. However, the many, possibly even thousands of people that took this survey & still believe that is possible to improve your economic standing. Even though it may not be strongly believe. Lastly, the percentage is higher for those who do no believe you cannot improve your situation. Unfortunately, it apparently shows that for the younger people ranked in 2014, it’s harder to see that people can improve their economic standing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that it's hard to improve your economic standing but I think no matter what class you grew up in, with hard enough work you can improve and to accomplish your dreams. It is a lot more difficult to do so with college debt and everything being more expensive but it can be possible
Deletei disagree everybody has there own dream and if they work hard enough they can reach your goals
DeleteI disagree with what you have to say because people still can improve their economic standing. If they work hard enough to get there they can most definitely purse their dreams, and they can become wealthier, even if it is a struggle for them, they can definitely improve their way of life and their choices. College is really expensive and it does cause a lot of people to go into debt but if you really try in college, and you do steps to become successful, you will pay off your college debt, it doesn't matter where you come from.
DeleteYes the American Dream is still alive today because with hope anything can be achieved. By hope I am referring to the 92% people who believe that hardwork is the way to go. The American Dream will always remain alive even in the worst of situations, for example look at the Great Depression. Some people pulled out rich during the Great Depression, people can pull out of their class if they have hope. Without hope you can't achieve anything. Another statistic claims that 89% people have ambition, and with ambition and hope literally anything is possible. In fact I'm sure you follow the news, their was a poor man who recently became a very popular and wealthy man after he was singing on the streets. See I believe that the American Dream will always survive. Yes it is true that some people feel as if they will remain stuck in their class structure forever, however with hope and with ambition their is always the possibility that you can step up the ladder. That slim possibility is more than nothing, and therefore the American Dream is never dead. It also reported that atleast 58% of people claim that living conditions were better than their parents. So in all honesty people back then had the opportunity and the possibility to get out of their class had an even harder chance than those today. Atleast that is what the statistics claim. Therefore the American Dream is not dying, it's always their, it's how we use our money, and jobs, that determines whether we can achieve the American Dream. People also should understand that not all people have the same "Dream". But without money, or some source of income the Dream is hard to accomplish because money serves as a protection(shelter), clothing, food, water, and all the neccessary things for human life. The "Dream" may be harder for me than you, because maybe what you want is to be very wealthy, and popular while I may want some wealth and to be viewed as a hero, as a competitor. Even pros like Jeter who "Dreamed" about becoming a pro baseball player at the age of 6 relied on his parents for some source of protection, food, clothing, because without these items the Dream can never be achieved. In all conclusion the American Dream is not dead because if you're alive then you can achieve since it means you have food, you have some sort of clothing, protection, and with that, with living, with having hope, and ambition you can in fact become the "American Dream".
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brandon because working hard and having a drive to do well is something that 92 percent of people believe in which tells me that many others want the American dream as well, despite how it could differ with the type of people there is.
DeleteThe american dream is still alive today because competition is one of the main parts of being alive. People always want to be better than one another so they work hard to achieve it. 92% of people believe that you need to have a job in order to fulfill your american dream. I believe that because you won't get anywhere in life if you start somewhere. 58% of people believe that their living conditions are better than their parents living conditions. I believe thats true because we discovered new skills and developed new technology to recognize the things that the human eye can't
ReplyDeletei agree that if people work hard they can achieve it
DeleteI agree with your statement that if people work hard & use determination, that they can achieve almost any of their goals.
DeleteI disagree. I believe that the American dream isn't all about money its about happiness. Happiness is the key to life. If you are happy why should you care what others think of you? Happiness is priceless and you can have all the money in the world and be miserable but be barely making it and be happy as could be and to me that sounds like a good lifestyle.
DeleteI agree with your statement that if people work hard & use determination, that they can achieve almost any of their goals.
DeleteI agree because hard work equals success.
DeleteI agree with your statement because people tend to try and be better than the next person and the information given in your response had good specific details.
DeleteYes the American Dream is still alive today because with hope anything can be achieved. 92% of people believe that you need a job in order to fulfill your american dream. I believe that because you won't get anywhere in life if you start someplace. 58% of people believe that their living conditions are better than their parents living conditions. People are discovering and deviling new thing everyday to help people.
ReplyDeleteI agree with becca because according to the evidence that becca shows, people know what needs to be done in order to keep the dream alive.
DeleteI agree with Beccas because you need hope and strength to achieve what you want. Were discovering new things in our world that helps us achieve more in life.
DeleteI agree with Becca’s look on the American Dream because as she says, 58% of people think that their living conditions are better than their parents, so if the majority of people continue to keep that trend going, it will be for the betterment of America and it will continue to better our country.
Deletedeveloping * and I agree with Becca because it is true that if you don't start someplace you will not get anywhere. You need to work for what you want.
DeleteI agree with Becca. With having hope, we still have the Amrican dream.
DeleteThe American Dream is alive. The American Dream is about having hope that anybody has the chance to get ahead in America. It is about the pursuit of happiness and ensuring that your kids will be better off than you are. According to this survey, people believe that the two most important dynamics that affect economic mobility are hard work and having ambition. This shows that out of the 100 people that were surveyed, a large amount of them believe that if you work hard and set your mind to something, you can put yourself on the road to success. Also according to the results of this survey, the majority of people believe that they are much or somewhat better off economically than their parents were when they were their age. In 2009, only 16 people thought that they were much or somewhat worse off economically, while 58 people thought that they were much or somewhat better off economically.
ReplyDeleteI agree with rachel. Seeing as all the evidence clearly supports her statement and it is very hard to argue against.
DeleteI agree with your response because I think the American Dream is about the pursuit of happiness. If you work hard enough to fulfill your dreams, you will live the American Dream. Since the majority of the people answering the survey says they were better off economically than their parents, that brings hope to people, and shows that no matter what you come from, you can be more successful than you may think you can be.
Deletei agree with The American Dream is about having hope that anybody has the chance to get ahead in America. It is about the pursuit of happiness and ensuring that your kids will be better off than you are.
DeleteI agree with Rachel because of the evidence that she had that supported her statement. The evidence she had was very strong and helped to prove her opinion.
DeleteI agree, with hard work you get success and people still work very hard
DeleteI agree, the American Dream is what you make it, it isn't a standard for everyone to live by.
DeleteI agree with Rachel because having hope is a very stong thing to have for survival. If we didn't have hope everyone will just give up without a fight and we want to stand tall for what we believe in.
DeleteI agree, the American Dream is what you make it, it isn't a standard for everyone to live by.
DeleteI believe that the American Dream is both dead and alive. My reason being is because people have different definitions on the American Dream. Some people are happy with the little things in life and although they may not be what is considered to be "rich" or "upper middle class" they are living a life that they are happy in. Some people think that money equals happiness which isn't necessarily true. 92% of people believe that in order to live the American Dream you need to work hard. Which I do agree. You need to work hard at work, school, and home. If you choose to be lazy with your life and are making absolutely no money, you're obviously not going to be able to afford even the little things that make people happy, not only that but you need to support yourself and pay for the necessities. The American Dream is all what you make it out to be, but you have to work hard to create your dream first.
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DeleteI believe Morgan's response is believable because working hard is the only exceptable way to achieve the American dream. Being lazy will not get you anywhere in life. If you choose to be lazy then you are choosing to not support your own self.
DeleteI agree with you about the American Dream being alive because I think that what you said “you have to work hard to create your dream” is true. The 92% of Americans that believe that you need to work hard in order to live the American Dream are the people that are keeping it alive. I also agree with how you said that the American Dream is also dead because people have different definitions of the American Dream.
DeleteI believe the American dream varies for people. Usually depends on how you were raised, were you were brought up and what your influences are. You should work hard to take care of yourself and family, do things that make you happy and that helps others. Sometimes even when you do those things it might not work out for you, like being really successful in college, you have that piece of paper and you are ready to get out in the world. You end up not getting a high paying job and you worried about not paying your college debt. Many homeless people went for the American dream but it didn't work for them. The American dream today has been changed around and is a board idea on how an American should live their life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alissa because different dreams are for different people and everyone is different, and it does vary to people. Also I liked how you added how it depends on how a person was raised and the different influences they grew up with.
DeleteI entirely agree with you in the beginning because its all about the Nations "Classes" Higher classes have more of the opportunity to live the dream more than the lower class because they dont have money and they say money doesnt buy happiness, I think that money can buy you sustainability.
DeleteI agree, if you were raised with very little, then you wouldn't waste things that we could end up using for something at a later time. And getting by with what little you have.
DeleteI agree, if you were raised with very little, then you wouldn't waste things that we could end up using for something at a later time. And getting by with what little you have.
DeleteThe American Dream is the belief that a person, regardless of their past, can succeed in their goals if they try hard enough because of the liberty America allows its citizens. I believe the American Dream is still alive because 92% of people still believe that hard work will make a person succeed, and 89% of people believe having ambition will make a person succeed. Even though the country is just coming out of a recession, 79% of people believe they can succeed in today's economy. Although these numbers are promising, the American Dream lives only so long as american citizens are free. Denial of fundamental rights could hurt the American Dream, and America along with it.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with this because I too believe that the American Dream is achievable by hard work and determination. If 92 percent of people still think that hard work will lead to success, then we are in pretty good shape.
DeleteI agree with Luke, to say that the American Dream is alive. In my eyes the American Dream is alive for anyone that believe they are living the American Dream. It is different for everyone, some people think that living the Dream is to work hard for goals in life, succeeding and reaching your goals could be the definition of living the American Dream. Some people think that living the American Dream is to live rich and wealthy and never to have to worry about expenses or money. In my opinion I think that living the American Dream is to live happy, doing what you love in life, and to always work hard for the things that you truly believe in.
DeleteI agree with Luke because even if the American Dream seems dead people can still come out of a slump or hard times with hard work and ambition.
DeleteI also agree with Luke. Since the concept of the American Dream was created, citizens in America have had the chance to decide their own fate, through hard work and dedication. I also agree that it is a very fragile concept, seeing that the removal of certain rights could destroy this Dream.
DeleteThe American Dream is still alive. The only thing that could kill the American Dream is if the economic system changed so that those who work hard were not rewarded and had no way to leave the social class that they were in. But that is not true yet. Right now 56% of people in American agree that it is still possible for them to improve their economic standing through hard work. And 79% loosely agree that it is possible to change your economic standing. So a majority of the population still think that the American Dream is alive and active. All that is needed is the ambition, which 89% of the population believe will make them succeed.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with this statement. Since these people are not denied a better economic standing, they still have the power to work hard and achieve their goals.
DeleteI agree with Kevin because if we give up on hard work then what are we working for? We need to work towards something that we want to see improve on.
DeleteYes I agree with this because the American Dream could be damaged if hard-working people become rewarded with less.
DeleteI also agree with this statement. Since these people are not denied a better economic standing, they still have the power to work hard and achieve their goals.
DeleteI most certainly agree that the American Dream is still alive. Considering like you said 56% people think it is still alive today.
DeleteThe American dream to me is gone. In 2009 many people agreed on a national level that it is poor. The way the America is today, not many people still think about the american dream. The economy has been so poor in the past that the american dream is out of hand. Many people are just getting by let alone try to live the dream. A small part of me thinks that it is still alive. For people who really want it can still go out and get it. People still work hard for their money but still dont bring home enough to do make their life as happy as possible.
ReplyDeleteThe american dream is still alive because people still have the ambition to keep going and to work harder to keep a good and healthy life. The most influence on people that is doing great is televisions because a lot of people have television but not many have internet. A lot of people still think it’s possible to improve their economic standing. Most people think yes strongly about it, some think yes not strongly about it, some think no not strongly, and others think no strongly. Most people at age thirty to thirty-nine and people who are over sixty-four think it’s easier to move up income ladder. Most people still think that they came make some changes but they need other people to help them out, the more people to help out the better the economic would be.
ReplyDeleteI agree because I also think that people still have the ambition to keep going and to work harder to keep a good and healthy life.
DeleteThe American dream is still alive today. If the Amerian dream was dead there would be no hope, no effort. 92% of people think you need a job in order to fulfill your american dream. Although the some people's version of an American Dream doesnt require money or a job. For the people who do, 58% of people believe that their living conditions are better than their parents living conditions. So they're moving up in the world perusing the Amerian dream.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with this because the majority of people need to maintain jobs to be able to make money and succeed in life.
DeleteI think that the American dream can still be achieved with hard work and ambition.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jarrett because hard work and ambition have always been the two most important components of success.
DeleteI Dont agree with Jarrett, because the american dream is to make money without effort, and effort IS hardwork and ambition
DeleteThe American Dream is still alive. Peoples’ responses relatively fell into the same views as the majority. A few examples of this would be 74% voted being free to accomplish anything, 68% free to say or do what you want, 64% children being better off financially, 61% being financially secure, 60% succeeding regardless and owning a house. These numbers say a lot because it tells you everyone mostly believes in the typical aspects which make the “American Dream” what it always is commonly perceived as.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American dream is still alive. If the American Dream is the right to living peacefully and prosperously, than everyone still has the power to live this dream. Even though many people think the nation’s economy is responsible for your success in life, it is actually you who holds the power to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Especially in the present time, hard work and dedication is what succeeds in everyday life. Those who are committed to what they do, and work hard to achieve their goals are more likely to be noticed than people who are lazy, and therefore become more successful in life. As shown by the survey results under ‘Dynamics Affecting Economic Mobility,’ most participants voted that hard work, and ambition are what affect your economic success the most, along with keeping yourself healthy. Therefor, the American Dream is something that you are in control of, and something that is completely unique to every person. “Find something you love, and be the best at it. Then, it will never be ‘just a job.’”
ReplyDeleteMy post did not show up so I am doing this again but I believe that the American dream could go either way. If a person wants it bad enough, they will work hard, have the determination, and have the courage to keep going and stop at nothing until they reach their ultimate goal, which 92 percent of people believe that working hard leads to success. However, if one does not have the determination and drive to own a home and spend money on frivolous things and mess around, they will not achieve that American Dream.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Connor because I too had to redo my blog post. For some reason this page always deletes my first post.
DeleteAlso I agree that frivolous spending is not what the american dream is all about. Materialism has never been a necessity of happiness, which is the core component of the american dream.
DeleteI believe the American dream is still alive. If the American Dream is the right to living peacefully and prosperously, than everyone still has the power to live this dream. Even though many people think the nation’s economy is responsible for your success in life, it is actually you who holds the power to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Especially in the present time, hard work and dedication is what succeeds in everyday life. Those who are committed to what they do, and work hard to achieve their goals are more likely to be noticed than people who are lazy, and therefore become more successful in life. As shown by the survey results under ‘Dynamics Affecting Economic Mobility,’ most participants voted that hard work, and ambition are what affect your economic success the most, along with keeping yourself healthy. Therefor, the American Dream is something that you are in control of, and something that is completely unique to every person. “Find something you love, and be the best at it. Then, it will never be ‘just a job.’”
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Jordan. The American Dream is still alive today. You are correct when you say it is "actually you who holds the power to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" no one can control that. We can make hard situations become successful.
DeleteI agree with Jordan's outlook on what the American Dream is and I think that it should be that too because that is mainly what you need in life to live the Dream
DeleteI think that the American dream is alive. I think that it doesn't exist everywhere but it is still out there and even if the people who don't feel like they are living the dream they still have the ability to get there lives back together so they can. Only 52 people described themselves as lower class and 82 described themselves as upper middle class, this shows that there are still people out there living the American dream. Also of the 61 people who described themselves as working class they were also middle class meaning that through hard work and dedication you can live the American dream.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your response and how you said that the american dream is alive but that it doesn't exist everywhere. The statstics you use supports this idea because some people say they are lower class but many people described as upper middle class.
DeleteI do agree with Gabby, that the people of American be live that it is alive , even though its not that realistic . And also i agree that if people want something , they would do anything to achieve .
DeleteI think that the American dream is still alive today. With hard work and ambition I think it can still be achieved. Even thought the economy is shot and the housing market is dead people can still live their dream. 92 percent of people believe that hard work leads to success. With that, I think the American dream is still achievable today. Being happy is the most important, If you are happy with having little money but a nice family and friends than you are achieving the American dream. With that, I think that the American dream is achievable based on how you look at it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you jarrett because if your work hard and never give up even when things get tough you can achieve anything you want.
DeleteI agree with Jarrett's stance on how the American Dream could still be achieved by hard work and ambition.
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DeleteI agree that you can achieve the American dream through hard work and it is really only determined if you are living the Dream if you feel that you are.
DeleteI think that the American Dream is still alive. I think this because 92% of people think that you need a job in order to be successful and also hard work leading to success. If most of the people thinking this way it seems to be achievable and much alive. 82 described themselves as upper middle class as 52 only described as lower class so I think the whole image is still there for the American dream depending on all the success and work ethic.
ReplyDeleteI beleve that the amarican dream as it is currently understoud and in our curent envroment and liveing conditions is dieing if it is not already dead. I say this becase focloser and poverty levels are on the rise, as well as it being harder for peaple to get out of poverty. We do not live with in our bounds and as such our standered of liveing is not sastanable, we wont to much and do not have the means of acheving it. the dream its self is unsatanble, our planet can not sustane U.S with so many peaple haveing such a energy demand and such a resorse consumtion that would be cozed bye such a sanario it is physicly imposable to sastine. And in todays world Hard work dose not mean sucses you can be a blue or wight coulor worker and you could work your butt off all day everyday till you colapse and still be dirt poor, and you may have a roof over you head and food on the table but you will be sacrifising your meantal and ofentimes your physical health as well inorder to get thare and it still all hangs on a thread. and if your not streat and wight you have to fight agenst bigarty and discrimantion in order to sucsead, If your black you could be shot by a polise ofiser or givein a prission sentince or fine unfarly becase your black. or you could be denyed a job becase your hispanic or becase your gay or bi, or keept out of an education becase they dont wont you around or are stariotypeing you. and lets say you do make it, you have an education and you have a house and a good job. Now you have student lone dept to pay back lots of it, and you are under constint stress that damages your body and mind. so if you start a family you will face a saver drop in income. Yes it is achevable but not as it currently is, we are to worped bye consumarism and greed becase its all we know from the vary second were born were condistioned to wont and wont and spend oftion time for things we dont need, and were so willing to sacrafise good practises and skills that help us socity and the enviorment for convinuonce. the dream of being abile to being a good finashal standing that will last for genarations and alows for happyness and helth is under our current system DEAD ! if it is to live agean we need to sacrifise some of the convinuonce we think we need and protect the envroment, stop tiptowing around it force better standerends on Food companys and those who saply us with goods, Develop a cuter of DOing it you self, rase wages and focus on family time and human realtion ships, inprove educaion and stop treating students as a way to make money. the dream is dieing its not fully dead and we can being it back to life !! but in order to we must make some short term sacrafises inorder to bring about a better futher for ourselves and our children
ReplyDeleteI think the american dream is still alive in some people's lives. But some people also think that it is dead. I believe that many people mostly young adults have a dream to live a great life and to succeed and that their children will do better! People that are in high school and headed to college mostly have the american dream. They wish to succeed they have a desire to do better. I also believe that people that my have had a harder life definitely can and have the american dream! They want a better life for themselves as adults but they also want a life better for their children then their childhood was like. The american dream can be fulfilled if someone has hard work. 92% of people believe the american dream is that hard work is required for the american dream.
ReplyDeleteWho are the people that the American Dream is dead for? Even though 92% of people believe the american dream is hard work, but what about the other 8% of people? Do they believe in the american dream or not?
Deletei agree with Danielle because what she says about the people who had a harder life can achieve the American dream because it does make them want to work harder for it so that way their children will have a better life then them.
DeleteI agree with you that some people believe in the American dream and others don't. If someone has a harder life they will probably believe in the American dream more. I also think since 92% of Americans think the American dream is hard work is true and is very convincing.
DeleteI agree that most of the Children do have a Dream, especially for the education and that they would do anything for people to make their children dreams to come true .
DeleteIn my opinion , I believe the American Dream is still alive , because people are more confident about their living condition and the economy , even though its not really that stable . People believe with hard work , dreams can still continue on , and the economy would be much more better . Also According to some other places around the world , I feel that in America , people have much more freedom to achieve the their dreams , and people view American as a better county , with a good education which leads to better future , and the ability to achieve whatever you want .
ReplyDeleteIf people in other countries believe that the American Dream is still alive, how do the people that come to America to try and live that dream, feel after they try? Do they believe that the country is all that is is told to be or do they believe that it is worse? I think that many people might come here with dreams of it being great, but will shortly learn that the american dream is very hard to have, and if they are from another country and do not have the greatest english
DeleteI believe your statement that the American Dream is still alive. I like how you said people are confident even though the economy is not stable because the statistics also prove this statement is true. Even thought the economy is poor people feel with hard work they can be successful
DeleteThe american dream does not exist anymore. Many people wanted something, so they worked for it, then after they have gone to school and worked for it they get the job they wanted. But now that doesn't happen because people will go to school/ college to get an education in what you want. After school is done they can't get a job in what they want. It is more about the people you know then what talents you have.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ally because people always think that once they graduate college they will immediately get the job that they want and it takes much more than that to achieve your dream.
DeleteI agree with you because many people these days really just go to school for what they want and then get a job in that path. Even though they got a job in what they wanted that is not really the American dream it is so much more than that.
DeleteAlthough this is true that people can go to college and not end up getting a job when they leave college. I believe the american dream is still alive because people can go to college and still get a good job. Their is no evidence that people who go to college will or will not get a job. But if you work hard and establish good connections like you said you can achieve the american dream. But many connections can be formed throughout school and not just your up bringing like you are suggesting.
Deletei disagree with you, because "knowing people" is exactly requirement of Ambition, because you need to work hard to get connections
DeleteI think that the american dream is both dead and alive because if a person wants to achieve their american dream then they will work hard, make good life choices and have determination to achieve there goal they will, but if people dont work hard and make poor life choices then they wont achieve their american dream. For example in the slideshow it says one of the top reasons why someone moves down in the economy is because they make poor life choices.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is dying out and is not the same as it had once been. After looking at the national survey, the economy both nationally and personally is in bad condition. The American Dream being the idea of getting ahead, prospering, and just overall being successful was not supported in this current survey. At least half of those involved in the survey both personally or nationally from 2006 and 2009 placed themselves as poor or only fair. This is to say that people were not as successful as they had hoped to be and obviously were not living the "American Dream." This same survey also includes how in 2006-2009 the percentage of people who felt that their place in the economy had gone down went from 68% to a huge 94%. This is to show that conditions have only worsened and the American Dream continues to die out over time as the economy and other factors continue to take away from this.
ReplyDeleteI like your statistics that you used because it shows support as to why you have your opinion.
DeleteI believe that the American dream is dead. I believe this because in 2006 27% of people were doing poor in the economy. In 2009 79% were doing poor, this is showing me that citizens are becoming corrupt and messed up. The American Dream for most people is to not work for their money and hope that they can do as little as they can to become successful which is not what the American Dream should be it should be to work as hard as you can and be proud of what you have accomplished to get to your success. Success can be stumbled upon or could be achieved by determination and perseverance.
ReplyDeleteI agree because people do not work hard for there money and they expect to be successful.
DeleteI do not agree with you because even though 27% were doing poor in the economy you have to know that now there is Healthcare, and many financial aids in our country now. Along with there being 73% of the people doing well in the States
DeleteThe American Dream is still alive. Although life in today's America may be harder, facing our economy and adversity such as poverty it is still possible to work hard and be "successful" or live what some might call it as the "American Dream". Our country allows everyone the opportunity to succeed through education and financial benefits. 73% of people answered yes saying yes, stating that it was possible to do better than your parents. Most people that come from other countries to the United States come because they want their children to have a better life, and 73% of people say that this is still possible. Therefor, the American Dream is still alive.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree because no one really pursues their dreams anymore. They take what they can get and do the bare minimum to make money. The American Dream should be when people work as hard as they can so they can be successful. Although people say that it is possible, how many of those people will pursue their dream? Or will they just settle for a job that came easy to them and didnt have to work hard to get.
DeleteI think that the American Dream is dead because relating back to the slide show, the national economy and the personal economic went down by a wide range form 2006 - 2009. The American Dream is a set of ideals which include an improvement of social mobility and was achieved by hard work. Today's economy has gone hill due to most people not working hard to earn their money and just have the money handed to them. The social improvement was to help the family and their children with the economy taxes and money situations.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with this because if you work hard you can do anything and feel proud of what you have done.
DeleteI think that the American Dream is alive but also struggling due to the economic differences and poverty that people face today. Some people are still living and striving to live the American dream. People come to the U.S. because we are known as the Land state. People come to make a fresh start to their life and make it seem like they are living the American Dream. Even though poverty and the economic struggles stand in our country, people try their best not to let that stand in their way.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement that the American Dream is alive however struggling. I really like the last sentence you wrote. The statistics in the power point show that our country's economic standing is poor however people do have hope which keeps the American Dream alive.
DeleteI agree with the statement that people don't let the economy get in the way, but sometimes people completely forget about it and then end up in a worse position then they were before.
DeleteI agree that the American Dream is still alive and that even though it is alive there is struggle for the dream, not everyone has as much determination as others in succeeding to live up to the American Dream
DeleteI agree with your idea the the American Dream is still alive but struggling. Some people believe in and live the American Dream while others are struggling to support themselves.
DeleteI agree with your statement, the american dream is still living but struggling. I like the statement that you said, "Some people are still living and striving to live the American Dream," this shows that some people still have the hope of achieving their dream.
DeleteI think the American Dream is still living today, but not everyone believes they are living the American Dream. I think that if you have determination, you can accomplish anything. Studies show that 92 percent of people believe that hard work can achieve success. Others show that 84 percent of people have a stable career, and 81 percent have a family. Most people who have a stable job, have a family with children. Being satisfied is very important if you want to enjoy your life. Even if you do not have the best job and you are still happy about the life you are living, then you are living the American Dream. I think the American Dream changes from one person to another, depending on how someone views it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement that the American Dream is still alive, and that not everyone feels like they are living the American Dream because no one has the determination to do the work.
DeleteI agree with you because determination can also make you accomplish anything and most people now a days don't have this determination.
DeleteI totally agree with you that the american dream is still alive today. I really like your sentence when you said that if you have determination, you can accomplish anything. That, I agree on very strongly because a lot of people in our world do not realize that if you have that determination you can achieve anything. Good response!
DeleteI don't agree with the american dream being alive but i do agree with the ninety-two percentage of people who chose that hard work is a way to achieve success
DeleteThe biggest thing in America today that fell with a 92 on the National charts is hard work, people don't always want to try for something new or better because they don't see those dreams as there reality. They only see it as a dream, they dont always want to work for what they see and accomplish the goals and when you're in a broken path it tends to follow you and bring you down more then turn around. Although people can come from bad neighborhoods and be famous and rich and have a good life not everyone will try to go for the same thing to have a good life. Parents also have a huge effect on who they rase and you may not rise up to become what your parents were but the 61 people in the working class that have kids will grow up to work hard and hopefully go far in life and it will be full of opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree with your statement, although citizens still have the dream it does not mean they will not achieve it. I think that anyone can achieve something if they set their mind to it.
DeleteI agree with your statement because people don't put in the effort and they don't put in hard work and that they want it to be given to them. It also doesn't really matter what type of neighborhood or what type of family a person comes from. Each individual is diffrent. For example, a person can come from a crappy house in a crappy neighborhood with a crappy family but can either turn that around and follow the American dream as in to work hard or he can follow his/her parents footsteps and just have the attitude to just give them the money
DeleteI do not believe that the American Dream is still alive. I do not agree with this because although people say that the American dream is still alive, I do not think even half of those people will pursue their dream. They will take the job that comes easily to them and not work s hard as they can to achieve their dream. The American Dream is dead because people do not work as hard as they can and they think that they will be successful doing the bare minimum and then are upset and blame it on the economy that they arent making a lot of money. But if you work hard then the dream is still alive, It is alive for some people but some are just so lazy so for them, the American Dream is dead.
ReplyDeleteI agree when you say that people aren't working hard enough and just are accepting what they are given instead of working for something better
DeleteI agree with you because people are continuing to get lazier as the years go on.
DeleteThe American Dream is alive but slowly dying out. I can tell because 61% of people say that they are in the middle class and working class where as a high 41% are in the lower class. This shows that the amount of money people had is dying because it has highly changed from the previous 4%. Also you can tell it is dying out because 69% of people say that when they are in high school they don't feel as though they have control. If they don't have control at this point in time, they will never learn to have control so therefore when they become adults, they will have absolutely no control.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because the American Dream is not as alive it was years ago but it is still alive. I like how you used the classes to show
DeleteI agree with your stance because the American dream/working hard for the American dream was a lot more common in the early ages.
DeleteI believe that the American Dream is still alive because through hard work anything can be achieved. Although there are multiple factors that apply to living the American Dream many people still believe that no matter how bad our economy is doing and how bad your life is if you have hope you can achieve anything. 92% of Americans believe hard work is necessary for a stable economy and 89% believe having ambition is necessary. Because of these statistics I believe if you have ambition, hope and motivation to be successful that you can be no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI agree and like your response. It is true that if you believe hard work is necessary, I think you would be able to achieve better than not believing.
DeleteI agree with you because if you work hard you can accomplish anything.
DeleteI agree with you that if the American people keep working hard and have ambition then the American Dream will stay alive. In order for the American Dream to be alive people have to work for it. - Eliza Porter
DeleteThe American Dream is still very alive. In the slides you see many people view hardwork as on of the most important traits. The American Dream is only obtained through the use of hard work and if people still believe that then it will still happen. Another thing the Slides showed was that people believed that they could improve there economic situation. If people still have the ideas of hard work and the idea that they can improve themselves by doing hard work then the American dream is still alive
ReplyDeletePaul I agree with you that it takes hard work and a determined mind will help you achieve the American Dream. And by doing so it improves their economic situation.
DeleteI believe that the American dream is still alive today because if you work hard in life you will succeed and will live a good life. Whereas if you have things handed down to you then it isn't alive because you didn't work for it so therefore you don't feel as accomplished as you would if you did work for something you will feel proud of yourself and will be happy about it.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the American Dream is struggling but it is still alive. I say that it is struggling because the economy is beginning to go down and can not help to support everyone in society. Going to the results the possibility to succeed chart is still in its strongest place for ages 18-29. Now normally you would think these results would be poor yet they were not. Also you can tell the dream is still there because a vast majority still believe that the Affects of economic mobility is Hard work. So by working hard you are able to financially secure yourselves.
ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is still alive today. Although its not the same as of the 1920’s to 50’s, there is still a dream. Now its all about having a well payed job with a perfect small family. Along with the luxury in going out to places, and visiting other places in the world. Compared to the 20’s it was about having all the nicest things and how you are better than your peers. In today’s society it might be economically harder to achieve this goal, however there are now many financial aids that will help an American live a comfortable life. Within the graphs 74% of the participants said that you are able to be free and accomplish anything. You just need the determination to do so for yourself. Along with in 2010 58 people (or percent) said that they live more comfortably than their parents did at their age. While 16 people (or percent) disagreed and said that they are living worse. Overall the American Dream is still alive but different compared to back then. Now its about being able to set out and accomplish anything you want, and not having to worry about the family duties, and having a much better lifestyle compared to back then.
ReplyDeleteI believe the American Dream is alive today, regardless of the poor state of the economy. 56% of people in this country agree strongly that it is still possible for people to improve their economic standing through hard work and determination. 79% loosely agree that it is possible to change your standing, as well. Just that alone is reason enough to believe in the existence in the classic American Dream. That hard work, ambition, and determination can bring you a long way.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the American dream is dead. There are a lot of people who have high hopes for this country, but the survey has proved otherwise. On the section of the survey where it says “possible to Succeed in Today’s Society,” most believe they can. Although they believe this and most people know that the most important dynamic that affects the economy's mobility is hard work. To me it seems as if the majority of people have all of the ingredients necessary for succeeding, but not many are putting it all together. The fact that most people get their information from televisions shows that most people aren’t even willing to put in the effort to have a conversation about the economy. It seems to me as if we like sitting around and getting the information fed to us rather than making it our responsibility to be aware. The one thing I see as true is that we follow our parents footsteps. In the “Ability to Move Up Income Ladder Relative to Parents,” a vast majority of people think this is true. This continues to support my stance in which we do not work hard for what we want even though we are aware that it’s necessary for success. We are becoming more dependent on our parents and what they succeed for our own success.
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ReplyDeleteThe American Dream is something that people wish would happen and it's a very positive thing. In 2015, the american dream is alive and well. This is supported by the fact that 74 people say that being free to accomplish anything is very important. 68 people think it is very important to say or do anything you want. 92 people think it is very important for hard work, then 83 people believe staying healthy and quality k-12 education is very important to the american dream because being able to be accomplish anything and say and do what you want is awesome and everyone should go to school so they can grow up smart.