The Lingering American Dream In “The Making and Persistence of the American Dream” by John K. White and Sandra L. Hanson, citizens of America consistently envision their individual American Dream which is often impacted by older ideals, morals and manners learned as a child. Both authors of this piece identified defining characteristics of the subconscious American Dream affecting today’s citizens. John K. White, a politics professor and Sandra L. Hanson, a sociology professor, both teaching at the Catholic University of America, have extensive experience in both fields. Therefore, throughout reading the article the authenticity and quality of the remarks said can be implemented with professionalism and wisdom. When combined, the information
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Leaders, presidents and CEO’s help facilitate the belief that the American Dream is still possible, yet many believe that constant reaffirmation is necessary to continue to pursue their specified dream. Proclamation that dreams are still attainable tend to make individuals consider various negative impacting factors that could affect them. Even with doubt among the government and in the nation's future, through trouble and turmoil, Americans refuse to accept threats against their individual dreams and continue to push onward. It is believed that “if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be given a chance to go as far as your God-given ability will take you” (Qtd. Bill Clinton, White and Hanson 6). This optimistic state of mind that American dreams are portrayed in, even in times of trouble, has always led to American success, growth and …show more content…
This equality is primarily chosen over other rights to focus on an individual's ambitions and has brought the democratic state of mind along with it. In Obama’s presidency, his own life was often cited in speeches to show that equality has broadened and the American Dream belongs to everyone, but achievement is a varying factor of who gets it. For many people, “it has been a dream of being able to grow to fullest development as man and woman, unhampered by the barriers which has slowly been erected in older civilizations, unrepressed by social orders which had developed for the benefit of classes rather than for the simple human being of any and every class” (White and Hanson 3). In a recent change of gender, race and religion rights most citizens are starting to follow new values that are spiritual and emotional instead of materialistic ideals. In comparison to old societal norms, these ideas of modernization amongst the American people created aspirations based around our modern equal rights. A new examination of the twenty first century has changed ideals and the way Americans portray and seek their individual American Dream, which can be shaped by factors such as their future and the modernization of the
Leaders, presidents and CEO’s help facilitate the belief that the American Dream is still possible, yet many believe that constant reaffirmation is necessary to continue to pursue their specified dream. Proclamation that dreams are still attainable tend to make individuals consider various negative impacting factors that could affect them. Even with doubt among the government and in the nation's future, through trouble and turmoil, Americans refuse to accept threats against their individual dreams and continue to push onward. It is believed that “if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be given a chance to go as far as your God-given ability will take you” (Qtd. Bill Clinton, White and Hanson 6). This optimistic state of mind that American dreams are portrayed in, even in times of trouble, has always led to American success, growth and …show more content…
This equality is primarily chosen over other rights to focus on an individual's ambitions and has brought the democratic state of mind along with it. In Obama’s presidency, his own life was often cited in speeches to show that equality has broadened and the American Dream belongs to everyone, but achievement is a varying factor of who gets it. For many people, “it has been a dream of being able to grow to fullest development as man and woman, unhampered by the barriers which has slowly been erected in older civilizations, unrepressed by social orders which had developed for the benefit of classes rather than for the simple human being of any and every class” (White and Hanson 3). In a recent change of gender, race and religion rights most citizens are starting to follow new values that are spiritual and emotional instead of materialistic ideals. In comparison to old societal norms, these ideas of modernization amongst the American people created aspirations based around our modern equal rights. A new examination of the twenty first century has changed ideals and the way Americans portray and seek their individual American Dream, which can be shaped by factors such as their future and the modernization of the