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The percent of people who still believe in the American Dream.
What is 53%?
What is the stereotypical American Dream? Does everyone have the same idea of the American Dream? Why might this differ?
Let's talk.
In the Poor Kids documentary, do you think the kids believe in the American Dream? Why or why not?
Well, that is for you to decide! There's Brittany and Roger, Kaylie and Tyler, and Jasmine and Johnny.
What is Triandis' theory?
Reference groups and role models shape the things we value. Our place in groups is fluid.
How do you measure success in the American Dream? What is a baseline for it?
Let's hear from the audience!
What do you think happens when someone’s American Dream goes against someone elses’?
Think about the neonazis.
The number of countries that criminalize LGBT people.
How do variables such as race, class, and gender impact an individual’s ability to pursue the American Dream?
Any hands?
What American Dreams stood out to you in the Citizen USA Documentary?
Plenty to choose from.
The percentage of interracial marriages in the USA as of 2019.
What is 19%?
If you have an American Dream, what is it?
What say you?
Love of family, partner, country?
How do your reference groups shape your values?
Up to interpretation.
What are some alternative interpretations of the American Dream that differ from the traditional ideas of wealth and success?
Not everyone wants to be a millionaire.
Have you seen any other media talk about the American Dream?
"[H]e stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward—and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been at the end of a dock." - The Great Gatsby