“I've long been interested in looking at the culture of consumerism and also was interested in this connection between the American dream and the house, and the house being kind of the ultimate expression of self and success.” KindLongSelfDreamCultureHouseExpressionConnectionsUltimateBe KindAmerican DreamConsumerism Author:Lauren Greenfield
“During the Reagan eighties, the idea that money was a good thing - it was good to be rich; that wealth was a reflection of your character. We see this today in perceptions of Donald Trump: the idea that money is an expression of success and even goodness. I compare that with my dad's generation, where the American Dream was about giving your kids a better life, but not just in material terms. The American Dream was also about doing something good in the world. The home was at the center of the dream, but home also represented community, shelter, and stability for your family.” WorldGivingCharacterHomeDreamKidsTodayTermCommunityWealthRichGoodnessPerceptionReflectionGood ThingsCompareOur FamilyStabilityAmerican DreamBetter Life Author:Lauren Greenfield
