Rhetoric AmerDream ppt

What is the American Dream?: 

What is the American Dream? Presented to you by Team 1: Ann Achudume Sarah Bill Inez Lloyd Edward Simpson

Introduction: 

Introduction “The American Dream is this bundled notion of democracy, family, wealth, patriotism, and freedom.” Team 1

Materialistic Ideology: 

Materialistic Ideology “Most Americans (88%) believe that American society is too materialistic. For example, more than 4 in 5 (81%) say that American society is too focused on shopping and spending.”

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􀁺 “Keeping up with the Jones’s” is a familiar phrase which causes families to get into debt.

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$ GET RICH QUICK $

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MEDIA

When is enough enough??: 

When is enough enough??

Nuclear Family: 

Nuclear Family Although the nuclear family has evolved, many Americans still cling to a cliché’.

A Nuclear Family: 

A Nuclear Family Where dad works and mom stays at home And the family pooch is never neglected

In reality there is conflict…: 

In reality there is conflict… Woman may want to stay home, but most cannot afford the role of the traditional wife.

So, the nuclear family is a topic for discourse…: 

So, the nuclear family is a topic for discourse…

The Nuclear Family: 

The Nuclear Family Is portrayed by the media in several ways

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1. We have Blended Families

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2. Odd Ball Families

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3. Professional Families

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4. Ethnic Families

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5. Dysfunctional Families

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Some dads work while moms stay at home But in most homes, both parents work That is, unless a single-parent home And, blended families are typical As are adopted kids with biological siblings And the faces of family keep changing The nuclear family is complicated

Media Influence: 

Media Influence The Idealistic American Dream

Patriotism : 

Patriotism The American Dream is the freedom to be an American To serve your country and support the military The ability to have and support a family The right to vote

“Support the Troops!”: 

“Support the Troops!” During wartime, it’s patriotic to support the military.

Be All You Can Be!: 

Be All You Can Be!

The American Family: 

The American Family

Right to Vote: 

Right to Vote

Right to Vote: 

Right to Vote

International Ideology : 

International Ideology Freedom Citizenship Business

Freedom: 

Freedom Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of Lifestyle

Citizenship: 

Citizenship Naturalization is the process by which U.S citizenship is awarded to a foreign national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Major Requirements: 

Major Requirements Maintain residence in U.S for at least 10years Able to read,write,and speak English Know and understand U.S history & government Good moral character

Benefits of Citizenship: 

Benefits of Citizenship No worry of having to leave U.S after length of stay expires International students can be eligible for Federal Pell Grant

Business: 

Business

Entrepreneurial Contd…: 

Entrepreneurial Contd… Video

Artifacts-in-the-flesh!: 

Artifacts-in-the-flesh!

Conclusion: 

Conclusion The American Dream symbolizes endless possibilities. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed…that all men are created equal.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Works Cited: 

Works Cited Television image source: www.acclaim.com http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/children/ http://www.mtv.com/chooseorlose http://www.americasupportsyou.mil http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/victory/victory6 Martin Luther Kings quote: http://www.mecca.org/~crights/dream.html http://www.newdream.org/about/Finalpollreport.pdf www.TV.com/simpsons/show www.TV.com/cosby/show www.TV.com/familyguy/show International slide source from: http://images.google.com/images www.drizzten.com/comments/cgi- http://www.serveohio.org/sitewide_images/M_L_Kng_photo.jpg