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The American Dream

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THE AMERICAN DREAM 2

The Concept of American Dream

The American dream sits deep and tight within the American society. The dream is proudly

proclaimed in the independence declaration which recognizes that’All men are equally created’

possessing the right to live, liberty and happiness pursuit.Americans believe that life should be

fuller, better and more productive for every American citizen, availing opportunities for every

individual depending on their ability or success in life irrespective of their class in the society or

condition of birth( Adam J.1931)

The American founding fathers envisioned that every individual pursuit of happiness is a

necessary driver of a healthy society and hence, so the need for the creation of a government to

protect it.However, this pursuit of happiness and all idea of unalienable right initially recognized

white American as the sole beneficiaries of the American dream.It excluded black slaves and other

people not lucky to possess the properties.Over the years, the right was made a privilege for every

native American through various legislation.

The modernization of the American dream started by the emancipation proclamation which

outlawed slavery as well as the amendment number 19 that gave women the right to vote under

the watch of president Wilson.The title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 which was promoted by

President Johnson broadened a dream to encompass the protection of workers from discrimination

by either race, color, religion, sex or national origin.The dream has also been extended to cover

pursuit of happiness in marriage by protecting the right to marry a partner irrespective of the sexual

orientation.

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Running head:THE AMERICAN DREAM 1 The American Dream Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation THE AMERICAN DREAM 2 The Concept of American Dream The American dream sits deep and tight within the American society. The dream is proudly proclaimed in the independence declaration which recognizes that’All men are equally created’ possessing the right to live, liberty and happiness pursuit.Americans believe that life should be fuller, better and more productive for every American citizen, availing opportunities for every individual depending on their ability or success in life irrespective of their class in the society or condition of birth( Adam J.1931) The American founding fathers envisioned that every individual pursuit of happiness is a necessary driver of a healthy society and hence, so the need for the creation of a government to protect it.However, this pursuit of happiness and all idea of unalienable right initially recognized white American as the sole beneficiaries of the American dream.It excluded black slaves and other people not lucky to possess the properties.Over the years, the right was made a privilege for every native American through various legislation. ...
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