Sociology the American Dream

Sociology the American Dream

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Answer the questions below in 5 sentences minimum and please use quotation and page number from the book  chapter 9 and 10

Link to textbook   https://d3bxy9euw4e147.cloudfront.net/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/IntroductionToSociology2e-OP_oAii5Yb.pdf

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1. Is it fair that an actor or sport athlete makes more money than a doctor or a teacher, or a person serving in the military?

2. Do you believe in the American Dream, that is, that by working hard, you and/or your children can be more economically successful than previous generations in your family?

This is the answer to question 1 from other student in 5 sentences minimum reply to the student (whether you agree or disagree with the student and why   use quotations from the book chapter 9 and 10

I believe it is fair that actors and athletes do make more money. But in saying that those people such as doctor or a teacher, or a person serving in the military are still extremely important, but they have chosen those professions and same with athletes. Job security at the athletic and actor level are extremely low. On page 187 of the textbook I found a meaning which states “A class system is based on both social factors and individual achievement. A class consists of a set of people who share similar status with regard to factors like wealth, income, education, and occupation”. I believe this is extremely accurate with this question as some people may be seen to have an easier lifestyle to a doctor, but the wealth is still there. They both have different meanings in life, goals and things that drive them but the amount of money they receive does not change their views.

This is the answer to question 2 from other student in 5 sentences minimum reply to the student (whether you agree or disagree with the student and why   use quotations from the book chapter 9 and 10

Yes, I do believe the American Dream to a certain extent. By working hard at anything in this life I believe you are already being successful than most. For me and my family we agree that as long as we work hard towards whatever it is we want to be in life you are succeeding. Success to us is reaching our goals day by day and to live a comfortable life. In chapter 9, page 189 states “standard of living is closely related to quality of life, it can represent factors such as the ability to afford a home, own a car, and take vacations.”  This statement is just one thought on what it means to live a wealthy life. I can agree to live these things that are within my financial means. I will buy a car, house, etc. that i can afford without having to live paycheck by paycheck. That to me is the American Dream. Being comfortable financially. Just because you make a lot of money doesn’t mean you need to live up to those rich lifestyles. By doing so you can easily find yourself living from paycheck to paycheck in a rich way. Does not make sense to do such a thing.