Topic > The importance of the American dream in Thomas Paine's story...

They imagine the healthy family; a white collar job, a wife, some kids, and a white picket fence. This image, over time, became synonymous with success and contentment. However, this view is problematic in several respects. First, this narrative largely excludes countless groups. Non-white, cisgender, and in a heteronormative relationship? This dream will never be something you can achieve. Furthermore, this classic American dream alienates those who want nothing to do with it. Women who want to have a career without worrying about raising children are seen as going against their nature. Men who prefer the domestic sphere are seen as effeminate or lazy. Do you prefer to live in a city? Don't worry, young millennial, your mind will change once you know