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SOC 4180 - The American Dream and Its Limits


Effective Date 04/21/2022
In 1932, referring to the American dream, James Truslow Adams portrayed America as a nation in which life can be “better and richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” To subsequent generations of Americans and immigrants this meant endless upward mobility and material prosperity but, also, the denial of persistent social inequality. This course examines both sides of the American Dream.

Requisites Students can’t enroll if previously taken SOC 4559 topic #29 American Dream and Its Limits

Credits: 3