I've been fortunate enough to live out another aspect of the American Dream. I am a professional in a workforce that respects me and my opinion. I believe that equality in the workplace, as well as in everyday living, is another aspect of living out the American Dream. Maybe this aspect is not as important as others or considered a vital piece of American Dream puzzle, but to me I am blessed.
The American Dream for me was getting a college degree and getting a great job, but hard work helped me gain the respect of the people I work with everyday. The respect that I am given isn't because I am a female or male, black or white, but because I was given the opportunity to show my talents as a professional. I am truly blessed to live in a country that encourages equality and allows people to show their uniqueness and individuality in the workplace no matter what they look like, what gender they are or what religious background they claim.
The Declaration of Independence's first paragraph described the rights everyone should be allowed, “…we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (http://www.lonang.com/conlaw/7/c71c.htm#A).
The American Dream gave me a freedom to achieve a college education. The American Dream gave me the freedom to choose the career I am in today because of my motivation and determination to be great. I'm proud of what I've accomplished as an indivdiual and am excited about what the future holds for me professionally. I am grateful for the opportunity to show my talents and be given the respect along the way.
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It is remarkable that we can expect equality today. There was a time when women for example, were referred to in the abstract, or told to keep their own counsel. Today, that seems like a bad memory, but it makes me apppreciate our achievements as a society. We have risen to the occasion that our forefathers dreamed about. Moreover, this is a dream that we can hold on to. Their dream is our reality. All we have to do is watch out for each other as well as ourselves.
Bravo.
Jackline.
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