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This idea of the American Dream is changing for everyone. Having the perfect ideal American Dream is defined differently by everyone. In the past, many people defined the American Dream as to having a home in the suburban area with a wife, children, and a family dog. Along with that people had an ideal job, such as a businessman or an office job. The ideal American Dream was an achievable dream that many could accomplish with their salary. Today, the ideal American Dream has changed for many people. It is now believed that in order to achieve the American Dream, one should graduate from college with a sufficient amount of education and a degree. It is estimated that it would cost over $20,000 because of the outrageous college debt. This example of people trying to achieve the American Dream due to the idea of hegemony. Since it is believe that if one has a degree, then it means they've accomplish a part of their American Dream. Unfortunately, that is not the case anymore since many students are graduating with sky-rocketing debts.

I believe that the American Dream can not be reached because everyone defines it differently and people are constantly wanting to better their lives by wanting what they can't have.