What effect does the American dream have on how Americans live their lives?This dream is what keeps Americans hopeful and trusted in this great country. The definition of the American dream can change throughout a lifetime. This project allows us to clearly see how 25 to 35, 36 to 45, 46 to 55 and people that are 56 and older view the American dream. Being in a different stage in your life may affect what the American dream could mean in your life.
Being young can have a generous affect on your views of the American Dream. Marquita Walker has been a family friend for many years. She is 30 years old and has found a love for Phlebotomy. When I asked her what the American Dream meant to her she responded, “ The American Dream means giving everyone a chance”. She believes that everyone deserve a chance to succeed in life. People have a lot to offer but in some cases they can't afford to show it. Making sure that people are treated the same and have equal rights took part in defining the American Dream to Marquita. To her this Dream meant hard work and dedication. She said, “nothing will be handed to me and for me to succeed In life I have to work hard”. I completely …show more content…
She 47 years old and is an attorney. As anyone in the 46 to 55 age group would know that as you get older the more knowledge and experience you gain. My mom's response to my question of define the American Dream was very similar to Marquita’s response. She said that the American Dream meant to have the resources to pursue your dreams. My mother thinks that any American should have the opportunity to conquer whatever they feel is necessary. To her the American Dream means that everyone should have the chance to be successful. That everyone should be able to achieve their goals whether it's what's right for them or not was the main theme. Everyone having a career, a lifestyle, and a family was a big concern in what the American Dream means to
Being young can have a generous affect on your views of the American Dream. Marquita Walker has been a family friend for many years. She is 30 years old and has found a love for Phlebotomy. When I asked her what the American Dream meant to her she responded, “ The American Dream means giving everyone a chance”. She believes that everyone deserve a chance to succeed in life. People have a lot to offer but in some cases they can't afford to show it. Making sure that people are treated the same and have equal rights took part in defining the American Dream to Marquita. To her this Dream meant hard work and dedication. She said, “nothing will be handed to me and for me to succeed In life I have to work hard”. I completely …show more content…
She 47 years old and is an attorney. As anyone in the 46 to 55 age group would know that as you get older the more knowledge and experience you gain. My mom's response to my question of define the American Dream was very similar to Marquita’s response. She said that the American Dream meant to have the resources to pursue your dreams. My mother thinks that any American should have the opportunity to conquer whatever they feel is necessary. To her the American Dream means that everyone should have the chance to be successful. That everyone should be able to achieve their goals whether it's what's right for them or not was the main theme. Everyone having a career, a lifestyle, and a family was a big concern in what the American Dream means to