Describe the American Dream and explain why the contemporary U.S. class structure may make it difficult for some people to achieve this dream. Provide five examples to support your explanation.

What will be an ideal response?


• Although everyone wants the American Dream to be available to everyone, the US is highly stratified society.
• Incorporation of the concepts of Power, Prestige, and Wealth related to social stratification which makes it easier for some to achieve the American Dream.

Sociology

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