Exposure to “rags-to-riches” TV programs make Americans more likely to believe in upward mobility and the narrative of the American Dream.

Alaskaball [comrade/them] · 3 years ago

Exposure to “rags-to-riches” TV programs make Americans more likely to believe in upward mobility and the narrative of the American Dream.

Leon_Grotsky [comrade/them] · edit-2 3 years ago

It's important to note that Walt's pettiness & pride are the things that makes his situation different from his old partners.

He left Grey Matter because he felt too proud to be Gretchen's peer, and later refused financial assistance from her and her husband because this made him feel inferior.

Breaking Bad still showcases how shitty these things are, but Walt is not an everyday people.

Exposure to “rags-to-riches” TV programs make Americans more likely to believe in upward mobility and the narrative of the American Dream.

Exposure to “rags-to-riches” TV programs make Americans more likely to believe in upward mobility and the narrative of the American Dream.

Exposure to “rags-to-riches” TV programs make Americans more...