The American Dream... This label for the typical middle class American lifestyle came about during the years of industrialization and the accumulation of immigrants throughout America. Foreigners came to find a better life, and to create for themselves a legacy and to be proud of what they have done. The American Dream was to live a satisfying life. It was not to be a glamorous life, but a simple existence with self sufficiency in mind.
Now, the dream has changed. The stereotypical dream is very grandiose now, filled with visions of grandeur and wealth. It is no longer the desire for sufficiency in shelter, food, and lifestyle. The American dream is for power and wealth. Everybody wants to be popular and known.
There is very little variance between each individual's American dream. Everybody wants to be greater than what they are now. For most, that means acquiring wealth and power. For few, it means to make a difference. But for all, it means to prove themselves and show the world that they are great.
Now, the dream has changed. The stereotypical dream is very grandiose now, filled with visions of grandeur and wealth. It is no longer the desire for sufficiency in shelter, food, and lifestyle. The American dream is for power and wealth. Everybody wants to be popular and known.
There is very little variance between each individual's American dream. Everybody wants to be greater than what they are now. For most, that means acquiring wealth and power. For few, it means to make a difference. But for all, it means to prove themselves and show the world that they are great.
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