Affluence or Ability? Changes in the American Dream
by Jocelyn Rossell on Oct 21, 2014 | Views: 190 | Score: 1
Percent of Americans | |
---|---|
Having Personal Freedom | 78 |
Having Basic Needs Met | 75 |
Achieving One's Potential | 71 |
Having Enough Free Time | 67 |
Being in Harmony With Nature | 54 |
Achieving Affluence | 23 |
Sources:
resilience.org
What was once defined as the American ethics and ideology that one could achieve higher levels of living and obtain personal freedom, has changed over the last decade. The Center for A New American Dream issued these results for what people determine as the American Dream. Would you rather be in touch with nature or be able to achieve affluence? Or would you rather have enough free time or have food on your table?