There are many paths to success, but what does it truly mean? Not everyone defines success the same way, and it can vary greatly in different cultures, societies, and economic class. Although it can be so broad, it can also easily be defined by the context of an individual’s life and struggle.
The American Dream is a goal that many people are inspired to achieve as they believe it to be their definition of being successful. This dream may look different depending on the place, but generally everyone aspires towards it. Who wouldn’t want to? Under this vision, a person would be able to have a job with a stable income, a safe home, and good education. Although it may not necessarily be flashy, people want it because whatever they need is able …show more content…
Their importance differs from person to person within the context of their society. For example, a 24-year-old healthy male living in a politically and economically stable country has more of a chance of getting a decent education. With a good schooling, he would be more likely to work his way up to a well-paying job and eventually buy a house with a spouse and all the amenities and luxuries everyone wants in the modern day such as a car, TV, computers, smartphones, etc. by the time he’s 35. Through his career journey this individual appears to be successful at every stage for his age and place in life. But what about the male of the same age in a country full of economic and political corruption, or worse, war? It is much harder for him to get an education, or even a job that pays him ethically. Chances are, if this individual does have a job they may treat him poorly or pay him lower than what is legally required (if there are even any laws in place for workers). If this individual has a home that he can return to at the end of the day, even if it is modest or old, this is defined as success for him because of his circumstances. He may not have a car or a laptop or a smartphone, but many around him may not even have a home. Because of those circumstances, in his society he has something that many may not, making him …show more content…
Even though it may not always happen, this country tries very hard for many to start on a level playing field by doing things like passing laws that make discrimination of religion, ethnicity, and social class illegal when applying for a job. In this country, it does not matter where someone is from or what family they were born into, but what that individual can bring to the table and provide for their community. That in itself is the American Dream; to build successes that can radiate through the society, benefiting all of us for the
The American Dream is a goal that many people are inspired to achieve as they believe it to be their definition of being successful. This dream may look different depending on the place, but generally everyone aspires towards it. Who wouldn’t want to? Under this vision, a person would be able to have a job with a stable income, a safe home, and good education. Although it may not necessarily be flashy, people want it because whatever they need is able …show more content…
Their importance differs from person to person within the context of their society. For example, a 24-year-old healthy male living in a politically and economically stable country has more of a chance of getting a decent education. With a good schooling, he would be more likely to work his way up to a well-paying job and eventually buy a house with a spouse and all the amenities and luxuries everyone wants in the modern day such as a car, TV, computers, smartphones, etc. by the time he’s 35. Through his career journey this individual appears to be successful at every stage for his age and place in life. But what about the male of the same age in a country full of economic and political corruption, or worse, war? It is much harder for him to get an education, or even a job that pays him ethically. Chances are, if this individual does have a job they may treat him poorly or pay him lower than what is legally required (if there are even any laws in place for workers). If this individual has a home that he can return to at the end of the day, even if it is modest or old, this is defined as success for him because of his circumstances. He may not have a car or a laptop or a smartphone, but many around him may not even have a home. Because of those circumstances, in his society he has something that many may not, making him …show more content…
Even though it may not always happen, this country tries very hard for many to start on a level playing field by doing things like passing laws that make discrimination of religion, ethnicity, and social class illegal when applying for a job. In this country, it does not matter where someone is from or what family they were born into, but what that individual can bring to the table and provide for their community. That in itself is the American Dream; to build successes that can radiate through the society, benefiting all of us for the