About half of Americans still think the American Dream — the idea that anyone can get ahead through hard work and determination — is achievable, according to findings released Tuesday by Pew Research Center. While 53% say the American Dream remains possible, another 41% believe the life of relative economic security the notion once conjured […]
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Belief in the ‘American Dream’ is fading
The percentage of voters who believe in the American dream, the idea that working hard brings more success, has dramatically decreased over the past decade, according to a poll published on Friday. About a third of voters, 36%, said the once-popular ethos holds true, per the poll, which was conducted in October by the Wall […]