What is the American Dream?

Gregory Mantsios author of Class in America asked several questions before expressing his views on “The Economic Spectrum”: “Are there significant class differences among Americans? If these differences do exist, are they getting bigger or smaller? Do class differences have a significant impact on the way we live? How much upward mobility is there in the United States? Finally, does everyone in the United States really have an equal opportunity to succeed and have an equal voice in our democracy?” (380).

Assignment:

Write an argumentative essay stating your views and whether you either agree or disagree with his assertion that there are significant class differences among Americans and these differences have a significant impact on the way we live and our upward mobility. In other words, do you believe anyone can achieve the American dream regardless of class difference?

Readings:

Class in America by Gregory Mantsios (2016)

Guidelines:

Be sure to use Class in America to either support or refute your claim.

Think of your own original reasons
Use the essays to support or refute your analysis, your position, your claim

Rules:

Title your essay.
Write in the same tense.
Write in first or third person, NOT second.
The introduction must contain:
a summary of the reading
a definition about the American Dream.
Provide specific details and examples.
The final draft must have an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion
The thesis statement must have a ideas to be proven as well as discussed in the body of the essay.
Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence and contain transitional words.
Use the essay to help make your point.
Be sure to take a stand/position
Use MLA format, 2016.

Remember:

Type your essay
Use 12 point font
Times Roman
Double space