The American Dream is based on the equality of opportunities. Right now, there is few equality - or better said equity - left in the world. I don´t think it´s ever going to die completely. But our generation has to fight quite hard for it...

You may enjoy reading that article I published 2 hours ago, it´s touching the same topic from another point of view...:) https://steemit.com/economics/@surfermarly/does-money-make-us-mean-a-critical-view-on-the-world-s-distribution-of-wealth