Chasing the American Dream: The Raising of Social Status Influences on an Individual. Ascending the social ladder is possible in America and a person's chance to do so will depend on their drive and determination. Social mobility may be attained through having faith in the American Dream, where an individual might be born underprivileged and becomes prosperous due to their enthusiasm and work ethic which better the chance for one to be successful. Bestowing to the article which states that “higher education has always been a key way for poor Americans to find opportunities to transform their economic circumstances” (“Thirteen Economic Facts about Social Mobility and the Role of Education”). This quote illustrates that in order for anyone to move up the social ladder, education is a key
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“[Immigrants] are chasing this American Dream that is sold not just to this country, but ... is sold to the rest of the world",( Cessman) One example is Rihanna, the multimillionaire musician who was born on a small island named Barbados which has pure talented civilians and exotic nature. Her family didn’t have much to offer but their love and support for her wanting the American Dream, she moved to the United States at the age of 16. After a decade later by staying true to herself, she has become one of the world’s most influential people with double platinum albums and singles. As I quote from one of her songs titled American Oxygen, “ each sweat for a nickel and dime turn it into an empire” demonstrates that success doesn’t come overnight, one has to work effectively during their everyday living to generate a greater revenue. Believing in oneself can make achieving their goals by staying focused on what they want in
“[Immigrants] are chasing this American Dream that is sold not just to this country, but ... is sold to the rest of the world",( Cessman) One example is Rihanna, the multimillionaire musician who was born on a small island named Barbados which has pure talented civilians and exotic nature. Her family didn’t have much to offer but their love and support for her wanting the American Dream, she moved to the United States at the age of 16. After a decade later by staying true to herself, she has become one of the world’s most influential people with double platinum albums and singles. As I quote from one of her songs titled American Oxygen, “ each sweat for a nickel and dime turn it into an empire” demonstrates that success doesn’t come overnight, one has to work effectively during their everyday living to generate a greater revenue. Believing in oneself can make achieving their goals by staying focused on what they want in