Americans are split over the state of the American dream – Pew
“The American dream” is a century-old phrase used to describe the idea that anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination. Today, about half of Americans (53%) say that dream is still possible.”
“Higher-income Americans are also more likely than others to say the American dream is still achievable. While 64% of upper-income Americans say the American dream still exists, 39% of lower-income Americans say the same – a gap of 25 percentage points. Middle-income Americans fall in between, with a 56% majority saying the American dream is still possible.”