five_myths_about_American_Dream(对美国梦的五种困惑).ppt

Myth 5 How do economic decline and political gridlock influence the American Dream? The economic decline and political gridlock made many Americans lose their confidence and trust in American system and government, but they still hold a belief that they can attain their American dream no matter how the government behaves. “American Dream” —Obama’s road to success Old Barack Obama: Born in a poor small village in western Kenya; one of the first black students of the University of Hawaii; Harvard University Ph.D. in economics when Obama junior was 2;died in a car accident in 1982. Mother Dunham was born in a white family ; MA（文学硕士） in anthropology at the University of Hawaii; A teacher, liberal and humanitarian; Died in 1995 at the age of 52. Obamas parents met in 1960 and married in 1961, separated when Obama Sr. went to Harvard University on scholarship, and divorced in 1964. Obama’s Birth: Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Hawaii. Mother’s second marriage: Dunham married Su Tuoluo, a student from Indonesia in 1967 ; gave birth to daughter Maya; divorced in 1970. 1967-1970, Obama studied in Indonesia. In grade 3, Obama wrote in a composition ： “I want to be a president.” He didn’t write which country’s president but he wrote, “I want to make everyone happy.” 1.Having a great dream ! 1973-1976: junior high school in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2. Giving up bad habits 1976-1979: High school. He felt lonely and was addicted to alcohol, marijuana, and even occasionally cocaine. 1980-1983: Columbia University. Obama majored in political science, focusing on international relations. 3. Working hard at school 1988-1991: Harvard Law School. The three-year experiences of community work made Obama decide to engage in public utilities to fight for the lower classes rights. 4.Choosing what you like The first black president of the Harvard Law School The Very Superior student After graduation: He went back to Chicago with “Harvard Background” , and chose to work in