The American Dream

❖ What does the term “The American Dream” mean to you?

❖ Why would people from other countries want to immigrate to
the U.S.?
❖ What are some of the obstacles to achieving “The American
Dream”?
❖ Despite the obstacles, why is “The American Dream” still
appealing?
Defining the American Dream
Which of the following align closely with your idea of “The American Dream”?

to live in a nice house with a nice family and to be happy

to be a millionaire
to be able to work hard and to be able to really achieve greatness
to have the chance to make a better life than what I had growing up
to be able to pursue the job that I want to pursue
to be able to live where I want to live
to be able to live my life according to my personal values and ideas
to be able to continuously learn and pursue knowledge
to have freedom to pursue my dreams
Activity: My American Dream

What are three specific goals you plan to accomplish in life?

Write down three goals and you have and why you want to
accomplish them. Then write down how you will achieve those
goals.
Afterwards, share your goals and strategies with your partner.
What are the
differences between
U.S. and Spanish
cultures?
Collectivism vs. Individualistic Cultures

Collectivist cultures are usually

contrasted with individualistic
cultures. Collectivism stresses
the importance of the
community, while individualism
is focused on the rights and
concerns of each person.
Workers in an individualist culture are
more likely to value their own well-
being over the good of the group.
Contrast this with a collectivist culture
where people might sacrifice their own
comfort for the greater good of
everyone else.