The American dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their own version of success in a society in which upward mobility is possible for everyone.
The American dream is believed to be achieved through sacrifice, risk-taking, and hard work, rather than by chance. KEY TAKEAWAYS
Read more at the article here. How would you define the American Dream? In the past, in the present, in your experience? What are the advantages and disadvantages of chasing the American Dream? How can we measure it? How has it changed? Is it still achievable? Share examples from history and/or your family's experiences. What does the pursuit of happiness mean to you? Please write 7-10 sentences.
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Emilio Esquivel
9/26/2022 09:23:37 am
In my opinion the American Dream is to accomplish what makes you happy, for me it's not so much about the money. The advantages of chasing the American dream are being able to work and be in a country were you can actually be something. Some disadvantages can also be not that much work available for immigrants, now days there are less and less jobs that don't require an identification of the United States. We can measure it by knowing what you have accomplished in life. It has changed money wise, other than that it is still a dream you want to accomplish. Anything is still achievable as long as you try. My family is financially stable and we're all doing good, that was my dad's American dream when he came to this country. The pursuit of happiness to me means to accomplish and do whatever makes you happy.
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Lauren Estrada
9/25/2023 11:37:56 am
I would define the American dream as accomplishing all previous goals and wishes you had always wonder and set for yourself. It is also defined as having immeasurable happiness and joy while making an effort to always be your best self. Some advantages would be living the life you've always wanted to and feeling excited to show up to work. Some disadvantages would be biases about you from either companies, employees, or the public and having to let go of the place you're born from if it doesn't align with your values. I think we can measure it by seeing how comfortable a person is living and how much they have done for themselves or others. I think it has changed based on the perceptions people have of "success" or "the perfect life" over the decades. I believe it's more difficult for people to achieve based on their talents and devotion to working though if they really have the will power they totally can. In my experience, the "American dream" for my family meant providing a home and food on the table for everyone no matter if there was tension or not. Also, making sure everyone in the family is safe and can prosper in the environment they live in. For me the pursuit of happiness means working a job I absolutely enjoy and acknowledging that it's not going to be an easy path to follow 100% of the time. Also, just being content with myself and finding the silver lining in all situations I face.
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Marco Canseco
9/25/2023 11:41:14 am
I believe that the American Dream is something that you have to pursue by working hard. You can make a difference by doing what you want to pursue. Technology and social media is making it more easier and accessible for anyone in the United States to follow their path of the American Dream. We’ve recently moved into a house which is new to us since we’ve always been stuck in cramped apartments, that was one of my parent’s American Dreams.
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9/25/2023 11:45:22 am
i would define the american dream as the idea that all americans have a goal or interest that they believe can be achieved simply because being american gives them more of an advantage. the advantages and disadvantages of chasing the american dream would be the pursuit of goals which is a rarity. it gives you something to work for however a disadvantage would be the not achieving of this goal. the american dream can be measured by the amount of effort it takes you to achieve this goal. an experience of someone achieving the american dream in my family would be the journey my grandfather took to come to america from mexico to live a better life. the pursuit of happiness to me means the process in which someone attempts to pursue their own happiness or at least pursue something they believe will bring them happiness.
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10/8/2023 04:20:57 am
An American dream to me is something that has been accomplished by working hard. Happiness can be an American dream too. Working can be an American dream too for lots of people. Providing for people too can be an American dream. There's lots of possibilities of an American dream.
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