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EPISODE · May 17, 2023 · 1H 29M

The American Dream Is Dying

from Recruitment & Careers Club · host Johnny Nash

The American Dream, which for so long has been a symbol all around the world of aspiration is dying. In the United States it has had a long-held reputation for exceptional tolerance of income inequality, explained by its high levels of social mobility. This combination underpins the American dream – initially conceived of by Thomas Jefferson as each citizen’s right to the pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and opportunity.Is it just the American Dream that is dying, or is this happening across the UK, Europe and the world?

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The American Dream, which for so long has been a symbol all around the world of aspiration is dying. In the United States it has had a long-held reputation for exceptional tolerance of income inequality, explained by its high levels of social mobility. This combination underpins the American dream – initially conceived of by Thomas Jefferson as each citizen’s right to the pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and opportunity. Is it just the American Dream that is dying...

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The American Dream, which for so long has been a symbol all around the world of aspiration is dying. In the United States it has had a long-held reputation for exceptional tolerance of income inequality, explained by its high levels of social...

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