Women In Pursuing The American Dream

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“We dream of a world where women and girls have the resources and opportunities they need to reach their full potential…” A woman sitting on the bus on her way to her college wondering if it is all worth it, the struggle, the work, what will it do for everyone else. Suddenly wondering her place in the bigger picture all women are trying to paint together, becoming the equal counterpart of men. Many women have achieved the goal while a whole sea of women are still standing with brush in hand, will their voices be heard, the same question of “ what will be enough” rings in harmony through the heads of the hard headed working women. Many women have an equal chance at succeeding the American dream, as long as the work put in is as equally inputted

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