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Title: The emergence of the American belief that anyone can be successful if they work hard enough ... Post by: Ingy_ on Aug 16, 2019 The emergence of the American belief that anyone can be successful if they work hard enough developed during this time period. How did this thinking justify the development of a leisure class? In what ways was the perspective of this time period ignoring of reality? In what ways does this belief still prevail today and how does it guide modern policy and political thinking?
Title: The emergence of the American belief that anyone can be successful if they work hard enough ... Post by: emr21 on Aug 16, 2019 The perspective of everyone can be successful if they work hard enough was used as a justification for the emergence of a leisure class since if you were successful, which is morally correct, you deserve the freedom and privileges it allows you. This concept can be elaborated on significantly. This perspective still prevails today in modern times. It influences policy and politics. Disgruntled workers vote for who they believe will make success easier and are enamored with the rich and powerful. Policies often want to punish the poor and the idea of unworthy and worthy poor still dominates how social welfare is carried out.
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