Is the American Dream Dead?
Challenges to improving one’s economic status
The concept of the American dream—that this country is the land of opportunity, and that anyone can achieve success through hard work—has given hope to people born without privilege, and it's one of the main reasons people come to the United States from throughout the world.
http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/09/25/is-the-american-dream-dead
