Effects Of Inequality On The American Dream

The effects of inequality on the American Dream are unnerving. The American Dream is supposed to be something that we all strive for. If you look at the definition of the American Dream you will see that equality is something that is mentioned; however, equality has been an issue around the world for many many years. Inequality is experienced by almost everyone. When I think of inequality my mind goes directly towards gay rights. I feel as though gay rights crosses my mind because that it what I see as the subject being most talked about or being fought for. Inequality isn’t just about gay rights, it’s about the unfairness that people feel because of their gender, gender identity, race, and sexual preference.
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There is way too big of a gap between the rich and the poor. The rich can do whatever they want. They have the money to visit amazing places, and take on adventures that most of us can’t afford to do. They also have the money to make a difference. There are some rich people that try to do good in the world; however, I feel as though that is not enough. I could write page after page about inequality. I could also write page after page about the American Dream. Killing the American Dream with inequality is our reality. Nothing will change unless we make it change. We need to stop letting our issues that we have with one another create a bigger gap in the way we are all treated. We all like to live a certain way; however, I don’t think the way that we want to live should force someone else to live in certain ways. We need to change the way we view the world, and the way we view the lives of the people living in it. Until that happens, Inequality is our reality instead of the American