It is not easy to ignore or change the preconceived opinions of people in today's age. There is no doubt in the statement that prejudices can have or leave a lasting effect on the people being affected. Similarly, these prejudices affect the Americans and the American Dream. The prejudices can and most likely will damage or destroy the American Dream because of the preconceptions the society has towards ethnicity, social status, and gender. Normally when we talk about discrimination and prejudice, we’re often talking about it in a situation of different racial groups or different ethnic groups. And by racial group, I mean a group that has been set apart because of some physical characteristics that have taken on social implication.
…show more content…
By power, we mean economic and political power or even the power to control your own life. In the article, Whose American Dream Flies, Bryce Covert says “ He promises to make America great again, and that combined with the symbolism of his own financial standing make for a promise of individual economic prosperity for all his supporters,” Covert is talking about Trump in this statement. People will vote for people like Trump just because he has a lot of money, and hope he will use that money to save America. Groups with a lot of political power can get their candidates in office. And those candidates can then protect their interests. The same cannot be said of minority groups. These groups don't have as many members as majority groups, and therefore, can't always have the vote in their favor. At the same time, unfair hiring policies may lead to only low wage jobs being available for minority groups. Laws might also limit where people live or eat or go to school. And all these things can limit the sense of control that people have over their own lives. When we talk about social class, there's always an important point to consider, and that's that status is relative. In order for people to be of a higher status, by definition, there need to be people of a lower status beneath them. And this unequal status in society can often set the …show more content…
During the early years of this country, women were not given the same rights and privileges as men. Women were not permitted to vote and usually had to give up control of their property to their husband upon marriage. Moreover, their educational and occupational opportunities were severely limited. It was commonly believed that a woman's place was in the home, raising children and cooking. In the article, For Women in America, Equality is still an illusion, Jessica Valentino says “Women hold 17 percent of the seats in Congress; abortion is legal, but more than 85 percent of counties in the United States have no provider; women work outside the home, but they make about 76 cents to a man's dollar and make up the majority of Americans living in poverty.” Women in the same jobs as men usually earn less, even though these women may have the same or better training, education, and
By power, we mean economic and political power or even the power to control your own life. In the article, Whose American Dream Flies, Bryce Covert says “ He promises to make America great again, and that combined with the symbolism of his own financial standing make for a promise of individual economic prosperity for all his supporters,” Covert is talking about Trump in this statement. People will vote for people like Trump just because he has a lot of money, and hope he will use that money to save America. Groups with a lot of political power can get their candidates in office. And those candidates can then protect their interests. The same cannot be said of minority groups. These groups don't have as many members as majority groups, and therefore, can't always have the vote in their favor. At the same time, unfair hiring policies may lead to only low wage jobs being available for minority groups. Laws might also limit where people live or eat or go to school. And all these things can limit the sense of control that people have over their own lives. When we talk about social class, there's always an important point to consider, and that's that status is relative. In order for people to be of a higher status, by definition, there need to be people of a lower status beneath them. And this unequal status in society can often set the …show more content…
During the early years of this country, women were not given the same rights and privileges as men. Women were not permitted to vote and usually had to give up control of their property to their husband upon marriage. Moreover, their educational and occupational opportunities were severely limited. It was commonly believed that a woman's place was in the home, raising children and cooking. In the article, For Women in America, Equality is still an illusion, Jessica Valentino says “Women hold 17 percent of the seats in Congress; abortion is legal, but more than 85 percent of counties in the United States have no provider; women work outside the home, but they make about 76 cents to a man's dollar and make up the majority of Americans living in poverty.” Women in the same jobs as men usually earn less, even though these women may have the same or better training, education, and