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Dr. Sandra Hanson
Department of Sociology, Catholic University, Washington, DC 20064, USA

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0 Gender inequality in education and occupation systems
0 Gender inequality in STEM
0 Intersection of gender and race/ethnicity inequality
0 Cross-national comparisons of inequalities

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Journal article
Published: 19 May 2020 in International Journal of Social Science Studies
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This paper examines the cooperation and influences between Poland and the U.S on their respective dreams, including the influence of the American Dream on Polish Americans and their potential distinctness from those who remain in Poland. Attitudes involving the American Dream that are examined include beliefs about freedom, liberty, democracy, getting ahead, status/mobility, and inequality. Although scholars have compared these belief systems across countries, there has been no distinct focus on Poland and the U.S., and those who immigrate between these countries. A conceptual framework that combines the American Dream, American exceptionalism, and beliefs about inequality guides the research. Data from the General Social Survey and the World Values Survey are used to answer the research questions. Findings show that Polish Americans agree with other Americans on a majority of items measuring elements of the American Dream. However, Americans and Poles have significantly different opinions on each of the American Dream items. Usually, (but not always) it is Americans who are more supportive of the American Dream. When considering the three groups, Polish Americans, Americans, and Poles, our conclusions suggest a trend where Polish Americans are a hybrid of other Americans and Poles when it comes to their views on the Dream. However, the differences often run in the direction that Polish Americans’ views are more like other Americans and distinct from Poles. Conclusions and implications are provided within the historical context of the long history of cooperation between the U.S. and Poland in fights for freedom and democracy.

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Sandra L. Hanson; John K. White. Nation Dreaming: A Consideration of the American Dream in Poland, the U.S., and among Polish Americans. International Journal of Social Science Studies 2020, 8, 82 -96.

AMA Style

Sandra L. Hanson, John K. White. Nation Dreaming: A Consideration of the American Dream in Poland, the U.S., and among Polish Americans. International Journal of Social Science Studies. 2020; 8 (4):82-96.

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Sandra L. Hanson; John K. White. 2020. "Nation Dreaming: A Consideration of the American Dream in Poland, the U.S., and among Polish Americans." International Journal of Social Science Studies 8, no. 4: 82-96.

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Published: 26 March 2020 in International Journal of Science Education
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A comparative gender framework and cross-national data are used to examine women’s access to STEM education in Poland and cross-nationally. The transition to STEM occupations is also considered. Findings on indicators of girl’s achievement in STEM education at the secondary level in Poland show gender imbalance, but Poland is doing better than some countries. With regard to STEM occupations, Poland is among the countries with the lowest representation of women. Country level socio-economic, cultural and political factors including GNP, number of women in Parliament, gender inequality, overall equality, and religion are examined as possible factors associated with these trends in Poland and elsewhere. Detailed Polish data are used to provide additional insights into girls’ and women’s access to STEM education and ultimately occupations in Poland. The Polish data show areas for improvement but also areas of success. The research is placed in the context of Poland’s unique historical, cultural, political, and socio-economic arrangements.

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Sandra L. Hanson; Małgorzata Krywult-Albańska. Gender and access to STEM education and occupations in a cross-national context with a focus on Poland. International Journal of Science Education 2020, 42, 882 -905.

AMA Style

Sandra L. Hanson, Małgorzata Krywult-Albańska. Gender and access to STEM education and occupations in a cross-national context with a focus on Poland. International Journal of Science Education. 2020; 42 (6):882-905.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Sandra L. Hanson; Małgorzata Krywult-Albańska. 2020. "Gender and access to STEM education and occupations in a cross-national context with a focus on Poland." International Journal of Science Education 42, no. 6: 882-905.

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Published: 23 March 2010 in Public Opinion Quarterly
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Results from a number of U.S. public opinion polls collected in the past two decades are used to examine trends in attitudes about the American Dream. Trends are examined in the following areas: “What is the American Dream?” “Is the American Dream achievable?” and “What is the role of government and politics in the American Dream?” Findings suggest that a majority of Americans consistently reported that the American Dream (for themselves and their family) is more about spiritual happiness than material goods. However, the size of this majority is decreasing. Most Americans continued to believe that working hard is the most important element for getting ahead in the United States. However, in some surveys, an increasing minority of Americans reported that this hard work and determination does not guarantee success. A majority of respondents believe that achieving the American Dream will be more difficult for future generations, although this majority is becoming smaller. Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the opportunity for the working class to get ahead and increasingly optimistic about the opportunity for the poor and immigrants to get ahead in the United States. Although trends show consistency in Americans blaming Blacks for their condition (not discrimination), a majority of Americans consistently support programs that make special efforts to help minorities get ahead.

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Sandra L. Hanson; John Zogby. The Polls--Trends: Attitudes About The American Dream. Public Opinion Quarterly 2010, 74, 570 -584.

AMA Style

Sandra L. Hanson, John Zogby. The Polls--Trends: Attitudes About The American Dream. Public Opinion Quarterly. 2010; 74 (3):570-584.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Sandra L. Hanson; John Zogby. 2010. "The Polls--Trends: Attitudes About The American Dream." Public Opinion Quarterly 74, no. 3: 570-584.