Tagged - american dream

What makes us American?

Winter in Rochester is finally coming to an end, and with it, a journey I began two years ago. Now, as I inch toward graduation, I’ve increasingly found myself trying to answer a question that’s followed me for years: What makes us American? Read More

The American obsession with productivity, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant

The American Dream supposedly acts to propel the people of this country forward, but instead it drives people away from any kind of work-life balance.   Read More

The American Dream: a legacy of meritocracy

A deeper look into the meritocratic ideology of the American Dream reveals tragic, deeply-rooted consequences on national attitudes. Read More