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ENGL 120

Annotated Bibliography
Kristof, Nicholas. "U.S.A., Land of Limitations?" The New York Times. The New York Times,
2015. PDF.
In the article U.S.A Land of Limitations, Nicholas Kristof states that The American
Dream does not exist anymore. It is harder for people who are born into poverty to overcome it,
but some have worked hard to be successful. In the article the author includes statistics stating
that a child born into the bottom of poverty in the United States has only a four percent chance of
rising to the top. He also includes a comparison with Britain, such as a person born there having
a higher percent chance of making it out of poverty.
In some ways I believe this is true because today if you are born into poverty it is difficult
to get out of that situation because of race discrimination, gender, and lack of opportunities. I
disagree with part of Kristofs argument, I do believe that it is harder but some people have been
deep into poverty and still have been able to live The American Dream.

"Why Half of U.S. Adults No Longer Believe in the American Dream." PBS. PBS.
Web. 15 Apr. 2016.
There is data collected monthly for GDP, unemployment number, poverty rates, etc.
Today most Americans think our economy is still in recession. Half of the Americans who once
believed in the American dream think it no longer exists. Almost half of all Americans over 18

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think their generation is better off financially than their childrens will be. There have been
surveys that prove our economic insecurity reveals a human suffering more visceral, and less
publicized, than layoffs or unemployment rolls. Americans believe that unequal opportunity is
among the countrys biggest problems, 70 percent of Democrats share this sentiment and 34
percent Republicans. There is a disagreement on how the government should play a role in
improving the economy. Raising taxes on Americans who make more than 250,000 a year?
Increase the minimum wage to $10.10?

Tracy, Elizabeth, et al. "Immigrants Face Barriers in Realizing the American Dream."
Is the American Dream a Myth? Ed. Kate Burns. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. At
Issue. Rpt. from "Immigration and Jobs in Our Community." Human Services Coalition
of Dade County, 2005. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
The difficulty of being an immigrant impairs the ability to pursue the American Dream.
The coordinator of the Florida immigrant coalition, Maria Rodriguez, fights for the fair treatment
of immigrants. A group of people are promoting civic engagement, economic fairness, and access
to health and human services. Immigrants are in important role in our nation, trying to maintain
and achieve the goal of the American dream. Many immigrants go on to own businesses and
participate in their new community. Not only is this difficult as immigrants, they strike for
residency making people think itll drain on government resources.
Congress implements restrictions on immigrants drivers licenses, proposing
undocumented immigrants access, increasing national security. At the time, they link denial to
undocumented immigrants to effort combat terrorism, and provide control. Others believe this
possesses a public safety threat.

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Johnson, Lorie A. "The American Dream Does Not Exist." Is the American Dream a Myth? Ed.
Kate Burns. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. At Issue. Rpt. from "The 'American
Dream': A Delusion?" www.sunfell.com. 2001. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 11
Apr. 2016.
The typical American Dream was embellished during the 1950s when the dad was head
of the house hold, the mother sat pretty, and the children were happy and obedient. The belief of
this was the success in a nuclear family, showing images of a false life. During this time, there
were no cohabitating couples with out kids, and if there was, you lived in the middle class unnoticed. The American dream is an illusion shown on TV, providing un-realistic images of how
someone should live, as well as be. This is meant to keep people dissatisfied and hungry to spend
money, hoping for happiness throughout their lives. In reality, you have the choice to abandon
the American Dream, and create one of our own without materialistic gestures that trap you in
an unrealistic era.

Carson, Ben. "What happened to the American dream?" Hill 15 Mar. 2016: 23. Opposing
Viewpoints in Context. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
For many years, politicians claimed they were concerned about economic welfare of
average Americans. The part of the American dream has been diminished by people that do not
bother with their bank accounts that yield little interest. These problems are constantly promised
to be changed, but fails to do so. Debt is a real problem, and is devastating everyone in a timely
manner.

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"Introduction to Is the American Dream a Myth? At Issue." Is the American Dream a Myth? Ed.
Kate Burns. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
The American Dream has been inspired by many people throughout the years. This has
been misleading people dictating one dream, but in reality there is many that include culture,
gender, citizenship status etc. The central aspect of the American Dream is growing up and
building on the success of your parents and healthy living. For American minorities, who witness
this, eliminate inequality and prejudice. The dream of equality encompasses the right to own
land, and achieving the goal to own financial security and a home. For many immigrants this is a
way to enjoy civil rights and gain economic security.

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