The American Dream

The American Dream
The American Dream stands for equity and sovereignty of all individuals living in the United States. The aim of the American Dream is to show that all human beings are equal and should be treated without prejudice despite race, color or social status. However, in the recent past, the equity promised by the American Dream is questionable since circumstances are proving that some people are thought to be better than others. Discriminations by color, race or social status are becoming evident in America hence eliminating the promise of the American Dream. Rights and freedoms are awarded preference hence creating the notion that there are better individuals than others. Economic inequality, racism and preferring some religions to others are some of the factors that create bias in the aspect of the American Dream.
One major factor affecting the American Dream is prejudice by race. It has become evident that people of color are discriminated against just because they are not white. Stereotypes are held against these individuals of color hence creating a rift between them and the white Americans. One perfect example is on the extrajudicial killings targeting Black Americans because there is a negative aspect associating them with a crime. The White Americans are treated better than the Americans of color hence raising questions on whether the American Dream is valid. Racism is further evident on securing work since people of color are expected to handle odd jobs at minimum age as compared to white Americans.

There is prejudice on how criminal offenders are managed depending on race, and further job seekers are treated unequally depending on color.
The American Dream has not promoted economic equality since wealth distribution across the nation is associated with disparities. Before and after independence, wealth has not been equitably distributed in the United States since one percent of the households control the nation’s wealth. There is a rift in the social status of the Americans where the elite are thought to be better than those of low social status. The American Dream is, therefore, bias since one percent of the households control the wealth of the country, therefore, leaving the ninety-nine percent households disadvantaged. American nationals elected a wealthy president with the intention of reducing taxes on the wealthy. Therefore, how will the rich president promote equity among all Americans if their intention is to favor those people endowed with riches at the expense of those individuals of low social status?
Inequality is further seen in how religions are treated. The American Dream does not promote freedom of worship since a negative perception that associates Muslims with terrorism has come into existence. All citizens should be treated equally without discriminating by religion. The American Dream, therefore, tends to be non-existent since some religions are given preferential treatment than those that are likely to link to terrorism.
In finality, the American Dream will become valid when all prejudices in the nation are eliminated. The American Dream has its pillar on equity and will, therefore, be a success when discrimination and disparities are reduced. Racism is the main source of bias in the American Dream hence the need to ensure that all people, despite race or color are treated equally. When racism is eliminated, then economic equity and freedom of worship will follow in pursuit hence achieving the American Dream.