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American Dream, Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Diversities

Many may wonder what the true definition of the American Dream is. Personally, the American Dream is a something that people desire to achieve in America because it is considered a land opportunity. It is all about making a change. This change refers to socio-economic position in the society. It is important to note that it is fair. The amount of diligent work one puts in always equals the outcome that is appropriate outcome. The amount of hard work, which can also considered as an input, is the exact amount you get as an output or a reward. This reward can be anything from upward-mobility to higher social status or greater financial freedom. These concepts are well illustrated in the work of Eric Liu’s “Notes of a Native Speaker” and Mike Rose’s “I Just Wanna Be Average”. Liu’s work is well fit in the areas of ethnic identity and multiculturalism and Rose’s work discusses institutional forces that hinders upward movement in socio-economic system that convey c...

Posted by: Sandeep Jador

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