Author: Kundainashe Zhuwau
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Reviving the Dream
It’s not too late to reinvigorate the American Dream for a new era. With sweeping policy reforms that rebuild and protect the middle class, reduce inequality, strengthen workers’ rights, provide access to affordable education and healthcare, and increase funding for programs that improve economic mobility, the promise of widespread opportunity could be renewed. But achieving…
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The American Dream: An Endangered Ideal?
For generations, the idea of the “American Dream” has been a core part of the national identity and narrative. The belief that through hard work, determination and grit, anyone can achieve upward mobility and financial security has inspired millions to pursue opportunity in the United States. However, as we look to the future, serious questions…
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A New American Dream
From seeds of freedom planted strong, Of laws that righted ancient wrong, The American Dream took wing to fly, A blazing hope against the sky. But hatred’s shadows dimmed its light, As race and chains obscured its sight. From whip-torn toils on bloodied grounds, What dream could rise from such profound wounds? The First Peoples…
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To what extent does the intersection of gender, race, and class influence the perception of the American Dream for women, racial minorities, and low-income individuals?
The reason why l chose this topic: I had never heard of the idea of the American dream before coming to the United States or taking this class. I was hearing about the American Dream for the first time in class pushed me to want to know more about it, especially knowing if it is…
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Redefining Prosperity in the 21st Century
The American Dream – that iconic vision of opportunity, success, and upward mobility – has long been a central tenet of the American spirit. For generations, it has inspired immigrants and native-born citizens alike to strive for a better life, fueling the ambitions of countless individuals chasing their version of the proverbial “dream.” However, as…
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My American Dream
Title: Realizing the American Dream: A Zimbabwean Girl’s Journey Growing up in the humble township of Mbare in Harare, Zimbabwe, the concept of the “American Dream” always felt like a distant fantasy, a myth reserved for those born into privilege. Yet, as I stand here today, a student at the University of Oklahoma, I can’t…
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The Broken Promise of the “American Dream”
The song “Dream It Possible” by Delacey featuring Chloe666 promotes a inspiring message – that through hard work and belief, any dream can come true in America, no matter how impossible it may seem. This is the core idea behind the “American Dream” – the belief that anyone can achieve success and upward mobility if…
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The American Dream: A Shining Lightust for the African Immigrant As an African immigrant stepping onto American soil, the concept of the American Dream takes on a profound and tangible reality. This nation, built on the principles of opportunity and freedom, has long been a shining beacon for those seeking a better life, and for…
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Is the American “Dream” a reality
Dreams do are not a part of reality, they are just mere cherished aspirations, ambitions or ideals. This then makes me wonder if the phrase “American Dream” itself is a good enough phrase to give to an ideal that people hold up to and have faith in its existence. My major question of the existence…
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My American Dream
The American Dream comes in different shades, meanings and ideologies. My American Dream as an African specifically from Zimbabwe is probably different from a person from any other part of the world or the African Americans themselves. My American Dream is not a just a myth but rather a reality. My American dream is not…